Big Spring Township Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Spring Township ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Seneca County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Seneca County, Big Spring Township hosts 12% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Seneca County

+12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common3.07 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common2.02 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common2.01 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia ovata

Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Water Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

Poison-Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.92 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare1.81 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1.8 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare1.59 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Seneca County

+12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Celticecis spiniformis

Very Common3.07 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Hackberry Nipplegall Psyllid

Common2.02 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common2.01 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

Purple Coneflower

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia ovata

Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

Chinaroot

Common2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Water Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

Poison-Ash

Occasional2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silverspotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional1.92 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Rare1.81 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Rare1.8 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Rare1.59 obs.

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