Brush Creek Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Brush Creek Township ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, 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. Compared to nearby Fulton County, Brush Creek Township hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 100 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.25 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common2.88 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Common2.43 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Common2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-Sided Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-Fronted Corporal

Common2 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Necrophila americana

American Carrion Beetle

Occasional1.95 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1.94 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Rare1.83 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare1.79 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare1.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

State Game Lands Number 65

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Belfast Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

State Game Lands Number 53

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Licking Creek Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Taylor Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Wells Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Fulton County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common4.25 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common2.88 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Common2.43 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Common2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-Sided Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-Fronted Corporal

Common2 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Butterflyweed

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Occasional2 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Necrophila americana

American Carrion Beetle

Occasional1.95 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1.94 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Rare1.83 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Rare1.79 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Rare1.75 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Fulton County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

+4% vs. current

State Game Lands Number 65

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

Belfast Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-2% vs. current

State Game Lands Number 53

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Licking Creek Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Taylor Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

Wells Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 100 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Fulton County

+4% species diversity