Miami County

Ecosystem Overview

The Miami County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Miami 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 Piqua, Miami County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Miami County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Piqua

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common3 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Miami County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Piqua

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cedar Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Tipp City

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

West Milton

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Miami County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Miami County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Piqua

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cedar Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Tipp City

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

West Milton

Importance: 0.28

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Piqua

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common4 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common4 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common3 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus muehlenbergii

Chinkapin Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare3 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare3 obs.

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