Holmes County

Ecosystem Overview

The Holmes County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Holmes County, 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. Compared to nearby Coy Lake, Holmes County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Holmes County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Coy Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Clemensia albata

Little White Lichen Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Very Common10 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Very Common10 obs.

Protoboarmia porcelaria

Porcelain Gray

Very Common9 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common9 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common9 obs.

Melanolophia canadaria

Canadian Melanolophia Moth

Common9 obs.

Colocasia propinquilinea

Close-banded Demas

Common9 obs.

Lophosis labeculata

Stained Lophosis Moth

Common9 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common8 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional8 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional8 obs.

Aethes argentilimitana

Occasional7 obs.

Herpetogramma pertextalis

Bold-Feathered Grass Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare7 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare7 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Holmes County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Millersburg

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% vs. current

Killbuck

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Holmesville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Holmes County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Holmes County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Millersburg

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% vs. current

Killbuck

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Holmesville

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Coy Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Clemensia albata

Little White Lichen Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Eubaphe mendica

Beggar

Very Common10 obs.

Anavitrinella pampinaria

Common Gray

Very Common10 obs.

Protoboarmia porcelaria

Porcelain Gray

Very Common9 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common9 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common9 obs.

Melanolophia canadaria

Canadian Melanolophia Moth

Common9 obs.

Colocasia propinquilinea

Close-banded Demas

Common9 obs.

Lophosis labeculata

Stained Lophosis Moth

Common9 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common8 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional8 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional8 obs.

Aethes argentilimitana

Occasional7 obs.

Herpetogramma pertextalis

Bold-Feathered Grass Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Rare7 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Rare7 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Rare7 obs.

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