Franklin Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Park ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Lucas County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Toledo nearby has 83% more documented species, Franklin Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Lucas County 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Toledo

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cotesia glomerata

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Myrmeleon immaculatus

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Acronicta oblinita

Smeared Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lucas County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sylvania

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+55% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+325% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+183% vs. current

Whitehouse

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+467% vs. current

Deaveaux

in Toledo

Importance: 0.20

40 species

-57% 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 Lucas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lucas County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Toledo

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-83% vs. current

Lucas County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-83% vs. current

Sylvania

Importance: 0.36

11 species

+55% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-83% vs. current

Holland

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+325% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+183% vs. current

Whitehouse

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+467% vs. current

Deaveaux

in Toledo

Importance: 0.20

40 species

-57% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Toledo

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cotesia glomerata

Very Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common1 obs.

Myrmeleon immaculatus

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Acronicta oblinita

Smeared Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

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