Sharon Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Sharon Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Sharon Township County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Worthington

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common4 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sharon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Worthington

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Schrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Deep Water Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sharon Township

Importance: 0.27

69 species

+45% 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 Sharon Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+122%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Sharon Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Worthington

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Schrock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Deep Water Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sharon Township

Importance: 0.27

69 species

+45% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Worthington

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common5 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common4 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional4 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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