Ross County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ross County ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Ross County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chillicothe, Ross County hosts 531% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ross 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chillicothe

+531% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Occasional1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cambala minor

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+925%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ross County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+531% vs. current

Bainbridge

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+2633% 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 Ross County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+925%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ross County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Chillicothe

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+531% vs. current

Bainbridge

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+2633% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Chillicothe

+531% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common4 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Occasional1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Cambala minor

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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