Lima

Ecosystem Overview

The Lima ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Allen County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allen County nearby has 86% more documented species, Lima offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Allen County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Very Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria celata

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Bluffton College Lake

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+40% 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 Allen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Allen County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Allen County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Bluffton College Lake

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+40% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Allen County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Very Common1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Very Common1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Aceria celata

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional1 obs.

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