Ontario

Ecosystem Overview

The Ontario ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Springfield Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kim-Tam Lake, Ontario hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Springfield Township County natural areas, placing it in the 20th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Kim-Tam Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Phylloxera caryae-globuli

Very Common2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Common1 obs.

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Caryomyia antennata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Common1 obs.

No image

Lasioptera collinsonifolia

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Hibana gracilis

Garden Ghost Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura collinsoniae

Rare1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Springfield Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-74% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-74% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-74% vs. current

Winton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+767% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Springfield Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Springfield Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-74% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-74% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-74% vs. current

Winton Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+767% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Kim-Tam Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Phylloxera caryae-globuli

Very Common2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia urnula

Common1 obs.

No image

Caryomyia antennata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia biretta

Common1 obs.

No image

Lasioptera collinsonifolia

Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Hibana gracilis

Garden Ghost Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura collinsoniae

Rare1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Rare1 obs.

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