Massillon

Ecosystem Overview

The Massillon ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Stark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Canton nearby has 64% more documented species, Massillon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 17 Stark County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 17 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Very Common4 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common2 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia spinulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Rare1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-64% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-69% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+7% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+15% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-56% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+35% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+107% 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 Stark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Canton

Importance: 0.49

87 species

-64% vs. current

Stark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-69% vs. current

Sippo Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+7% vs. current

Dale Walborn Reservoir Dam

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+15% vs. current

Meyers Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

North Canton

Importance: 0.34

70 species

-56% vs. current

Louisville

Importance: 0.31

23 species

+35% vs. current

Canal Fulton

Importance: 0.30

15 species

+107% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 17 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Canton

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Very Common4 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common2 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera vernoniae

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia marginata

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia spinulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia inclinata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia persicoides

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Rare1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

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