Sharon Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon Township ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Sharon Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Worthington nearby has 31% more documented species, Sharon Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Sharon Township County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Worthington

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sharon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Worthington

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-31% vs. current

Schrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+763% vs. current

Deep Water Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Sharon Township

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-31% 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 Sharon Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sharon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Worthington

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-31% vs. current

Schrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+763% vs. current

Deep Water Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Sharon Township

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-31% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Worthington

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Very Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Cerastipsocus venosus

Rare1 obs.

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