Kettering

Ecosystem Overview

The Kettering ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #105 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 990 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Patalene olyzonaria

Juniper Geometer Moth

Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common2 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Ohio.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 990 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Patalene olyzonaria

Juniper Geometer Moth

Common2 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common2 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common2 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional2 obs.

Archilestes grandis

Great Spreadwing

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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