Highland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Highland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Highland 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 Harmony Lake, Highland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Highland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harmony Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Manduca jasminearum

Ash Sphinx

Very Common9 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common9 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common8 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common7 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common7 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common7 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional6 obs.

Oreta rosea

Rose Hooktip

Occasional5 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Rare5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare5 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Highland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Highland County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Harmony Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium nivale

Dwarf White Trillium

Very Common16 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Manduca jasminearum

Ash Sphinx

Very Common9 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common9 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common8 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common7 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common7 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common7 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Common7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional6 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Occasional6 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional6 obs.

Oreta rosea

Rose Hooktip

Occasional5 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Rare5 obs.

Automeris io

Io Moth

Rare5 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare5 obs.

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