Scioto County

Ecosystem Overview

The Scioto County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Scioto 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 Portsmouth, Scioto County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Scioto County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Achatia distincta

Very Common11 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Darapsa choerilus

Azalea Sphinx

Very Common8 obs.

Kocakina fidelis

Very Common7 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Common6 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common5 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Common5 obs.

Allotria elonympha

False Underwing

Common5 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Common5 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Occasional4 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Dyseriocrania griseocapitella

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scioto County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% 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 Scioto County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Scioto County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Achatia distincta

Very Common11 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Darapsa choerilus

Azalea Sphinx

Very Common8 obs.

Kocakina fidelis

Very Common7 obs.

Iris cristata

crested iris

Common6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Common6 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Common5 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Common5 obs.

Allotria elonympha

False Underwing

Common5 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Common5 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional4 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Occasional4 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Occasional4 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Dyseriocrania griseocapitella

Rare4 obs.

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