Deer Creek Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Deer Creek Reservoir ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in lexington township, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lexington Township nearby has 63% more documented species, Deer Creek Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 lexington township 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 37 total documented species.
Enallagma exsulans
Stream Bluet
Phanogomphus exilis
Lancet Clubtail
Enallagma civile
Familiar Bluet
Enallagma antennatum
Rainbow Bluet
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Enallagma traviatum
Slender Bluet
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Epitheca princeps
Prince Baskettail
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Argia sedula
Blue-ringed Dancer
Polites egeremet
Pectinatella magnifica
Magnificent Bryozoan
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Sphaerophoria contigua
Tufted Globetail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Deer Creek Reservoirwithin Lexington Township's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.