Lancaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfield County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfield County nearby has 76% more documented species, Lancaster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Schizura ipomaeae

Morning-Glory Prominent

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% 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 Fairfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-76% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Fairfield County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common1 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Common1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Cyperus strigosus

Strawcolor Nutgrass

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional1 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Schizura ipomaeae

Morning-Glory Prominent

Rare1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Rare1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.

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