Lake Milton

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Milton ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Mahoning County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mahoning County nearby has 62% more documented species, Lake Milton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Mahoning County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahoning County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Paratendipes albimanus

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Common1 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Schizocosa ocreata

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahoning County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+375% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1167% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+245% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Craig Beach

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+41% 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 Mahoning County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahoning County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahoning County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+375% vs. current

Lake Cohasset

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1167% vs. current

Newport Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Struthers

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Canfield

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+245% vs. current

Smith Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Craig Beach

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+41% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahoning County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Paratendipes albimanus

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common2 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Common1 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Schizocosa ocreata

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare1 obs.

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