Ashland
Ecosystem Overview
The Ashland ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in ashland county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ashland County nearby has 37% more documented species, Ashland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 ashland county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Vasates aceriscrumena
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Asteromyia euthamiae
Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Phylloxerina nyssae
Neolasioptera cornicola
Asphondylia solidaginis
Liriomyza eupatorii
Schizomyia eupatoriflorae
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Celticecis spiniformis
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ashlandwithin Ashland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.