Olmsted Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Olmsted Falls ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in cuyahoga county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cleveland nearby has 6% more documented species, Olmsted Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 68 cuyahoga county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Argia tibialis
Blue-tipped Dancer
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Petrophila canadensis
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Argia moesta
Powdered Dancer
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Lapsana communis
Nipplewort
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Dichrorampha leopardana
Taeniaptera trivittata
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Epiphragma solatrix
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