Mifflin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Mifflin Township ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Mifflin Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gahanna nearby has 8% more documented species, Mifflin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Mifflin Township County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Gahanna

-8% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagoletis suavis

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyracephala brevicornis

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

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vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Mifflin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Gahanna

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-8% vs. current

Mifflin Township

Importance: 0.29

93 species

-8% vs. current

Mifflin Township

Importance: 0.26

74 species

+16% 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 Mifflin Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Mifflin Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Gahanna

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-8% vs. current

Mifflin Township

Importance: 0.29

93 species

-8% vs. current

Mifflin Township

Importance: 0.26

74 species

+16% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Gahanna

-8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Persicaria arifolia

Halberd-Leaved Tear-Thumb

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Rhagoletis suavis

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyracephala brevicornis

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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