Trotwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Trotwood ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 #1 for species diversity among 16 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common9 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common7 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common6 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common6 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Common6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common5 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional5 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional4 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Dayton

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Miamisburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Moraine

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Clayton

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

West Carrollton

Importance: 0.31

17 species

+488% vs. current

Germantown

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+525% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Dayton

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common9 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common7 obs.

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common6 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common6 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Common6 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common5 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional5 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional4 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare4 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Rare3 obs.

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