Painesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Painesville ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 72% more documented species, Painesville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 23 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Somula decora

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Climacodon septentrionalis

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Hasteola suaveolens

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-72% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+211% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Granger Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% 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

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-72% vs. current

Kirtland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Mentor

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-72% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+211% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% vs. current

Oxbow Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+367% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Granger Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1300% 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 Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 23 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Camassia scilloides

Atlantic camas

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Somula decora

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Climacodon septentrionalis

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

Hasteola suaveolens

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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