Pataskala

Ecosystem Overview

The Pataskala ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Licking County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Newark, Pataskala hosts 26% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Licking County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

+26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Very Common1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Chytonix palliatricula

Cloaked Marvel Moth

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare1 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+26% vs. current

Licking County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-51% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+390% 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 Licking County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Licking County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Newark

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+26% vs. current

Licking County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-51% vs. current

Heath

Importance: 0.31

10 species

+390% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Newark

+26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Very Common1 obs.

Apantesis phalerata

Harnessed Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Anicla infecta

Green Cutworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Chytonix palliatricula

Cloaked Marvel Moth

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare1 obs.

Synchlora aerata

Wavy-Lined Emerald

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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