Springfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clark County nearby has 56% more documented species, Springfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Clark 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tetragnatha viridis

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-56% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+780% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Clarence J. Brown Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+340% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clark County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-56% vs. current

South Charleston

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+780% vs. current

South Vienna

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Clarence J. Brown Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+340% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Tetragnatha viridis

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Rare1 obs.

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