Independence
Ecosystem Overview
The Independence ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga 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 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Cicindela rufiventris
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Holcocephala calva
Atomosia puella
Eurosta solidaginis
Goldenrod Gall Fly
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Tritoxa incurva
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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