Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Steubenville, Jefferson County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Steubenville

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common18 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common10 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common8 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common7 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional7 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional6 obs.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Occasional6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional6 obs.

Lestes congener

Spotted Spreadwing

Occasional6 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Rare6 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Rare5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Steubenville

Importance: 0.45

13 species

+669% vs. current

Mingo Junction

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dillonvale

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jefferson Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Steubenville

Importance: 0.45

13 species

+669% vs. current

Mingo Junction

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dillonvale

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jefferson Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Steubenville

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common18 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common11 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common11 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common10 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common8 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common7 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Common7 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional7 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Occasional6 obs.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Occasional6 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional6 obs.

Lestes congener

Spotted Spreadwing

Occasional6 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Rare6 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Rare5 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Rare5 obs.

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