Yellow Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Yellow Springs ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in greene county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Greene County nearby has 21% more documented species, Yellow Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 greene county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Passerina cyanea
Indigo Bunting
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Andrena rudbeckiae
Hagenius brevistylus
Dragonhunter
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Charidotella sexpunctata
Golden Tortoise Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Greene County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yellow Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Yellow Springswithin Greene County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.