Wayne Lakes
Ecosystem Overview
The Wayne Lakes ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in darke county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Darke County nearby has 31% more documented species, Wayne Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 darke county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Diapheromera femorata
Common American Walkingstick
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
Small Ragweed
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Utterbackia imbecillis
paper pondshell
Boisea trivittata
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Orchelimum nigripes
Black-legged Meadow Katydid
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Polygonatum biflorum
American Solomon'S-Seal
Glaucomys volans
southern flying squirrel
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Calopteron terminale
Cerotoma trifurcata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Darke County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Wayne Lakes. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wayne Lakeswithin Darke County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.