Grafton
Ecosystem Overview
The Grafton ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in lorain county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lorain nearby has 83% more documented species, Grafton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 14 lorain county County natural areas, placing it in the 21th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Asteromyia euthamiae
Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge
Caryomyia tubicola
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Pooecetes gramineus
Vesper Sparrow
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani
grey club-rush
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn olive
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Castanea dentata
Toothed Chestnut
Solidago caesia
Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Quercus palustris
Swamp Oak
Kokkocynips imbricariae
Banded Bullet Gall Wasp
Phylloteras poculum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lorain County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Grafton. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Graftonwithin Lorain County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.