Ashland

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ashland County nearby has 37% more documented species, Ashland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Phylloxerina nyssae

Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera cornicola

Common1 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza eupatorii

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia eupatoriflorae

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% 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 Ashland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Very Common2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Phylloxerina nyssae

Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera cornicola

Common1 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Liriomyza eupatorii

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia eupatoriflorae

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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