Fairborn

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairborn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Prunus mahaleb

saint lucie cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Anax longipes

Comet Darner

Rare2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Xenia

Importance: 0.37

98 species

+2% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.35

79 species

+27% vs. current

Bellbrook

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cedarville

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% 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 Greene County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greene County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Xenia

Importance: 0.37

98 species

+2% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yellow Springs

Importance: 0.35

79 species

+27% vs. current

Bellbrook

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cedarville

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Greene County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Prunus mahaleb

saint lucie cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus atropurpureus

Burningbush

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma basidens

Double-striped Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Anax longipes

Comet Darner

Rare2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare2 obs.

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