Findlay

Ecosystem Overview

The Findlay ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock 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 Hancock County nearby has 56% more documented species, Findlay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hancock County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisgemma

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hancock County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Findlay Upground Reservoir Number One

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Mount Blanchard

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+4300% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hancock County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Findlay Upground Reservoir Number One

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Mount Blanchard

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+4300% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hancock County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma antennatum

Rainbow Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Celticecis celtiphyllia

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisgemma

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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