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Delaware

Ecosystem Overview

The Delaware ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware County nearby has 89% more documented species, Delaware offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Delaware County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Hetaerina americana

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.
Caryomyia stellata

Caryomyia stellata

Very Common1 obs.
Caryomyia subulata

Caryomyia subulata

Very Common1 obs.
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Caryomyia procumbens

Very Common1 obs.
Caryomyia inflata

Caryomyia inflata

Common1 obs.
Epitheca princeps

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.
Harpalus pensylvanicus

Harpalus pensylvanicus

Common1 obs.
Sphinx kalmiae

Sphinx kalmiae

Common1 obs.
Scutigera coleoptrata

Scutigera coleoptrata

House Centipede

Common1 obs.
Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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