Marion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Marion, Marion County hosts 1317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion

+1317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Common3 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Common2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2025%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Marion County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1317% vs. current

La Rue

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+8400% 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 Marion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2025%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Marion County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Marion

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1317% vs. current

La Rue

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+8400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Marion

+1317% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common3 obs.

Coreopsis tripteris

tall tickseed

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common3 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

elm cockscombgall aphid

Common3 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Common2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias sullivantii

smooth milkweed

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare2 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Rare2 obs.

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