Whitehall

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitehall ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 88% more documented species, Whitehall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 11 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 27th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 11 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-78% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

-20% vs. current

Bexley

Importance: 0.37

32 species

-62% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

-14% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+140% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-29% vs. current

Antrim Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-20% 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

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.37

55 species

-78% vs. current

Groveport

Importance: 0.37

15 species

-20% vs. current

Bexley

Importance: 0.37

32 species

-62% vs. current

Hilliard

Importance: 0.37

14 species

-14% vs. current

Upper Arlington

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+140% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

-29% vs. current

Antrim Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-20% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 11 locations

27th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

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