Columbia Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbia Township ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Columbia Township, Columbia Township hosts 51% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Columbia 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia Township

+51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common2 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Perigea xanthioides

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia Township

Importance: 0.32

49 species

+51% 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 Columbia Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Columbia Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia Township

Importance: 0.32

49 species

+51% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia Township

+51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common2 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia echinata

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Perigea xanthioides

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Common1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia aggregata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia lenta

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Psorophora ciliata

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Neandra brunnea

Rare1 obs.

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