Mansfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Mansfield ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Richland County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Richland County nearby has 40% more documented species, Mansfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Richland County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Richland County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Exema canadensis

Common1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Occasional1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+114% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+253% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+300% 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 Richland County County.

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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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Richland County

-40% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Richland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Richland County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lexington

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+114% vs. current

Shelby

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+253% vs. current

Bellville

Importance: 0.29

15 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Exema canadensis

Common1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Occasional1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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