Lancaster
Ecosystem Overview
The Lancaster ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfield county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fairfield County nearby has 76% more documented species, Lancaster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 fairfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Trichopoda pennipes
Swift Feather-Legged Fly
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Celticecis spiniformis
Prepops insitivus
Aphis nerii
oleander aphid
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Cyperus strigosus
Strawcolor Nutgrass
Euthamia graminifolia
Flat Goldentop
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Vasates aceriscrumena
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Monobia quadridens
Four-Toothed Mason Wasp
Eumenes fraternus
Fraternal Potter Wasp
Schizura ipomaeae
Morning-Glory Prominent
Polygonia interrogationis
Question Mark
Danaus plexippus
monarch
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lancasterwithin Fairfield County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.