Wadsworth

Ecosystem Overview

The Wadsworth ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Medina County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Medina County nearby has 81% more documented species, Wadsworth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Medina County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Medina County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Neolasioptera cornicola

Very Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Very Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Rare1 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Medina County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Medina

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Medina Dam

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+46% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.31

19 species

0% vs. current

Seville

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+850% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.29

22 species

-14% vs. current

Chippewa Lake

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Westfield Center

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+171% 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

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Medina County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Medina County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Medina

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Medina Dam

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+46% vs. current

Brunswick

Importance: 0.31

19 species

0% vs. current

Seville

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+850% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.29

22 species

-14% vs. current

Chippewa Lake

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Westfield Center

Importance: 0.28

7 species

+171% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Rare1 obs.

Kokkocynips rileyi

Rare1 obs.

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