Perry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry 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 Perry Fish and Game Association Pond, Perry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Perry 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. Perry Fish and Game Association Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Very Common4 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Very Common3 obs.

Prolimacodes badia

Skiff Moth

Common3 obs.

Norape cretata

Common3 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Slug Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Corallorhiza odontorhiza

Late Coralroot

Common3 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common3 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Olceclostera angelica

Occasional2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Plagodis phlogosaria

Occasional2 obs.

Polygrammodes flavidalis

Occasional2 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Rare2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Perry County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

New Lexington

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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 Perry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Perry County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

New Lexington

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Somerset

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% 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. Perry Fish and Game Association Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Haploa lecontei

Very Common4 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Artace cribrarius

Very Common3 obs.

Prolimacodes badia

Skiff Moth

Common3 obs.

Norape cretata

Common3 obs.

Euclea delphinii

Spiny Slug Caterpillar

Common3 obs.

Corallorhiza odontorhiza

Late Coralroot

Common3 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Common3 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Olceclostera angelica

Occasional2 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Plagodis phlogosaria

Occasional2 obs.

Polygrammodes flavidalis

Occasional2 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

Condylolomia participialis

Rare2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Rare2 obs.

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