Big Spring Township Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Spring Township ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Big Spring Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Adrian, Big Spring Township hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Big Spring Township County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adrian

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common3 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Common2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional2 obs.

Asphondylia ovata

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Iteomyia salicisverruca

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Adrian

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common3 obs.

Diplolepis bicolor

Very Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Common2 obs.

Persicaria amphibia

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisumbilicus

Occasional2 obs.

Asphondylia ovata

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Neolasioptera impatientifolia

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Iteomyia salicisverruca

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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