Burton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Burton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Burton Township, 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 Lake Kelso, Burton Township hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Burton Township County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kelso

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common9 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common6 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Gomphaeschna furcillata

Harlequin Darner

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional2 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Burton Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Kelso

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Burton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% 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 Burton Township County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Burton Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Kelso

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Burton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Kelso

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common9 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Very Common6 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Gomphaeschna furcillata

Harlequin Darner

Common3 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common2 obs.

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional2 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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