Jefferson County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rayland, Jefferson County hosts 929% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Rayland

+929% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common23.42 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common14.61 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common14.27 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common11 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common10 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common9 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common8.3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional7.97 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional7.08 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Occasional7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional7 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare6.55 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Rare6.53 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Rayland

+929% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common23.42 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common18 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Very Common14.61 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common14.27 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common11 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common10 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common9 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Common8.3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional8 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Burningbush

Occasional7.97 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional7.08 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Occasional7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional7 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare6.55 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Rare6.53 obs.

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