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Bexley

Ecosystem Overview

The Bexley ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in franklin county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 68% more documented species, Bexley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 franklin county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

32
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
31
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 11 locations
73th percentile for diversity
vs. Franklin County
-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common4 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Halictus ligatus

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.
Cotinis nitida

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.
Vespula maculifrons

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.
Delphinia picta

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Common1 obs.
Hermetia illucens

Hermetia illucens

Common1 obs.
Salticus scenicus

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.
Armadillidium vulgare

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus imbricaria

Quercus imbricaria

Shingle Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.
Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Rare1 obs.
Ajuga reptans

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Rare1 obs.
Prunus serotina

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

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