Huron County

Ecosystem Overview

The Huron County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Huron 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 Norwalk, Huron County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Huron 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. Norwalk

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common5 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common3 obs.

Rhopalomyia anthophila

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional2 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Huron County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Norwalk

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% 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 Huron County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Huron County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Norwalk

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% 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. Norwalk

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common5 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Very Common4 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common3 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Rosa setigera

Climbing Rose

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common3 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common3 obs.

Rhopalomyia anthophila

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional2 obs.

Gliaspilota glutinosa

Occasional2 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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