Meigs County

Ecosystem Overview

The Meigs County ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Meigs County, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Mulberry Pond, Meigs County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Meigs County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mulberry Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Occasional1 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+729%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pomeroy

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+544% 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 Meigs County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+729%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Meigs County County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pomeroy

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+1350% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.28

9 species

+544% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Mulberry Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Passerina amoena

Lazuli Bunting

Very Common3 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Common2 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Misogada unicolor

Drab Prominent

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Occasional1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Resseliella tulipiferae

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Occasional1 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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