Scioto Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Scioto Township ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in pickaway county, ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pickaway County nearby has 80% more documented species, Scioto Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 pickaway county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Hetaerina americana
American Rubyspot
Corydalus cornutus
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Mystacides sepulchralis
Toxonevra superba
Cyclonaias tuberculata
Purple Wartyback
Etheostoma zonale
Banded darter
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Verbesina alternifolia
Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard
Verbascum blattaria
Moth Mullein
Enallagma basidens
Double-striped Bluet
Argiope trifasciata
orb weavers
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Photinus corrusca
Winter Firefly
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pickaway County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Scioto Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Scioto Townshipwithin Pickaway County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.