Medina

Ecosystem Overview

The Medina ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Medina County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Medina County nearby has 48% more documented species, Medina offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Medina County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Medina County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Common1 obs.

Massospora cicadina

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia deflexipili

Occasional1 obs.

Colladonus clitellarius

The saddleback leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Medina County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lake Medina Dam

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+300% vs. current

Wadsworth

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+174% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+174% vs. current

Seville

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.29

22 species

+136% vs. current

Chippewa Lake

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Westfield Center

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+643% 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 Medina County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+126%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Medina County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lake Medina Dam

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+300% vs. current

Wadsworth

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+174% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+174% vs. current

Seville

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.29

22 species

+136% vs. current

Chippewa Lake

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+2500% vs. current

Westfield Center

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+643% 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 Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Medina County

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common2 obs.

Regina septemvittata

Queen Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Very Common1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryaecola

Common1 obs.

Massospora cicadina

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Common1 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia deflexipili

Occasional1 obs.

Colladonus clitellarius

The saddleback leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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