Monroe Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe Township ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tabor Lake, Monroe Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Monroe Township 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Trigonotylus caelestialium

Occasional1 obs.

Publilia concava

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-31% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

-22% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+200% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+800% 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 Monroe Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Monroe Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lucas

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-31% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.27

46 species

-22% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

12 species

+200% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+800% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tabor Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common1 obs.

Trigonotylus caelestialium

Occasional1 obs.

Publilia concava

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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