Union Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Township ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Union Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Matt's Pond, Union Township hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Union Township County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional1 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Rare1 obs.

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Celticecis conica

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis globosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

-9% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+400% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-80% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

-33% 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 Union Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+567% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

-9% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+400% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-80% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.27

30 species

-33% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common1 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common1 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common1 obs.

Vasates quadripedes

Maple Bladder Gall Mite

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Occasional1 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Occasional1 obs.

Geothlypis formosa

Kentucky Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Callirhytis clavula

Occasional1 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Rare1 obs.

No image

Celticecis conica

Rare1 obs.

Celticecis globosa

Rare1 obs.

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