Union Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Township ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Union Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Matt's Pond, Union Township hosts 2900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Union Township County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+2900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Dasineura gleditchiae

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Very Common1 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Carex muehlenbergii

Muhlenberg's bracted sedge

Common1 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Orbexilum onobrychis

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Chelymorpha cassidea

Rare1 obs.

Rhopalomyia anthophila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

+36% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+650% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-70% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+50% 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

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lotus Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Matt's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Reservoir Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

22 species

+36% vs. current

Danville

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Milford Center

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+650% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-70% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.26

20 species

+50% 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Matt's Pond

+2900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Dasineura gleditchiae

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Very Common1 obs.

Pilodiplosis helianthibulla

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Carex muehlenbergii

Muhlenberg's bracted sedge

Common1 obs.

Agastache nepetoides

Yellow Giant Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Orbexilum onobrychis

Occasional1 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Chelymorpha cassidea

Rare1 obs.

Rhopalomyia anthophila

Rare1 obs.

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