Washington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marietta

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common6 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Very Common6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common6 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common5 obs.

Philonicus fuscatus

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Euryurus leachii

Common5 obs.

Rocconota annulicornis

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Occasional4 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional4 obs.

Arrenodes minutus

Occasional4 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Camptonotus carolinensis

Carolina Leaf-rolling Cricket

Rare4 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare4 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Marietta

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Belpre

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beverly

Importance: 0.29

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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Washington County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Marietta

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Belpre

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Beverly

Importance: 0.29

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Marietta

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common8 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Very Common6 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Very Common6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common6 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common5 obs.

Philonicus fuscatus

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Euryurus leachii

Common5 obs.

Rocconota annulicornis

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Occasional4 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional4 obs.

Arrenodes minutus

Occasional4 obs.

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Camptonotus carolinensis

Carolina Leaf-rolling Cricket

Rare4 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare4 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare3 obs.

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