Knox County

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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. Compared to nearby Mount Vernon, Knox County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Common3 obs.

Napaea dioica

Glademallow

Common3 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Knox County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fredericktown

Importance: 0.29

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 Knox County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Knox County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fredericktown

Importance: 0.29

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mount Vernon

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Caryomyia arcuata

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Common3 obs.

Napaea dioica

Glademallow

Common3 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Occasional2 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Occasional2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Rare2 obs.

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