Moreland Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Moreland Hills ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 60% more documented species, Moreland Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Cicindela repanda
Bronzed Tiger Beetle
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Lilium canadense
Yellow Lily
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
Populus grandidentata
Large-Toothed Aspen
Lysimachia ciliata
Fringed Loosestrife
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Cicindela duodecimguttata
Lilioceris lilii
Lily Leaf Beetle
Epinotia zandana
Phalaenostola larentioides
Black-Banded Owlet Moth
Psychomorpha epimenis
Grapevine Epimenis Moth
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Catostomus commersonii
Grey Sucker
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Mycena overholtsii
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Regional Wildlife Network
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