Perry

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 14% more documented species, Perry offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Parasola setulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Very Common2 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Common1 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-14% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-14% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+207% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+856% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1129% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2767% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-14% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-14% vs. current

Painesville

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+207% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-14% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+856% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1129% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1333% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2767% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Parasola setulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Very Common2 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Common1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Common1 obs.

Bibio femoratus

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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