Columbiana County

Ecosystem Overview

The Columbiana County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbiana 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 Beaver Lake, Columbiana County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Columbiana County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Empis spectabilis

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Occasional1 obs.

Chalcosyrphus libo

Long-Haired Forest Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbiana County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lisbon

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Leetonia

Importance: 0.30

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 Columbiana County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Columbiana County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Lisbon

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Leetonia

Importance: 0.30

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common3 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Empis spectabilis

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Occasional1 obs.

Chalcosyrphus libo

Long-Haired Forest Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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