Darke County

Ecosystem Overview

The Darke County ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Darke County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greenville, Darke County hosts 6400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Darke County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenville

+6400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Darke County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Pitsburg

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Wayne Lakes

Importance: 0.27

45 species

+44% vs. current

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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 Darke County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Darke County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Versailles

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Pitsburg

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Union City

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Wayne Lakes

Importance: 0.27

45 species

+44% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Greenville

+6400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Acraspis quercushirta

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Occasional1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional1 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Occasional1 obs.

Celticecis spiniformis

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Rare1 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare1 obs.

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