Bowerston

Ecosystem Overview

The Bowerston ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrison County nearby has 57% more documented species, Bowerston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #72 for species diversity among 100 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 28th 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

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.65 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common0.94 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Very Common0.94 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.83 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Blephilia

Common0.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.37 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.23 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common0.2 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Common0.16 obs.

Digrammia ocellinata

Faint-Spotted Angle

Occasional0.16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.16 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Occasional0.16 obs.

Polygrammodes flavidalis

Occasional0.16 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional0.16 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Rare0.12 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Rare0.12 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-57% vs. current

Cadiz

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Deersville

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-42% vs. current

Jewett

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-38% vs. current

New Athens

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+50% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Scio

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Hopedale

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-57% vs. current

Cadiz

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-59% vs. current

Deersville

Importance: 0.70

57 species

-42% vs. current

Jewett

Importance: 0.70

53 species

-38% vs. current

New Athens

Importance: 0.70

22 species

+50% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Scio

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Hopedale

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common1.65 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Very Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common0.94 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Boneset

Very Common0.94 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Sand Briar

Very Common0.83 obs.

Blephilia hirsuta

Hairy Blephilia

Common0.8 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Purslane

Common0.37 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Common0.23 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Common0.2 obs.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Common0.2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

White-Dotted Prominent

Common0.16 obs.

Digrammia ocellinata

Faint-Spotted Angle

Occasional0.16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional0.16 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Occasional0.16 obs.

Polygrammodes flavidalis

Occasional0.16 obs.

Trametes gibbosa

Lumpy Bracket

Occasional0.16 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional0.16 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Pond Bird

Rare0.12 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Rare0.12 obs.

Spatula discors

Teal

Rare0.12 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 100 locations

28th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-57% species diversity