Westtown Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Westtown Township ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 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 Chester County nearby has 63% more documented species, Westtown Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 67 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-63% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-63% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+76% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-38% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+118% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+363% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+270% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+825% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-63% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+76% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-38% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+118% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+363% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+270% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+825% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 67 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Common1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Rare1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Rare1 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Rare1 obs.

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