Bexley

Ecosystem Overview

The Bexley ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin 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 Franklin County nearby has 68% more documented species, Bexley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Rare1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Rare1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-68% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-42% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

+113% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+129% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+540% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+167% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+88% vs. current

Antrim Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+113% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-68% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-42% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

+113% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+129% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+540% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+167% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+88% vs. current

Antrim Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+113% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Common1 obs.

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Rare1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Rare1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

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