Westerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Westerville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Ohio, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #123 for species diversity among 990 Ohio natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#123

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#123 of 990 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% 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 Ohio.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohio

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbus

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Akron

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.68

60 species

+67% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Cincinnati

Importance: 0.64

100 species

0% vs. current

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#123

Regional Rank

Out of 990 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#123 of 990 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Ohio

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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