Bethel Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethel Park ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 10% more documented species, Bethel Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 175 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudosperma sororium

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Plethodon electromorphus

Northern Ravine Salamander

Common2 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Lasius americanus

Occasional2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional2 obs.

Crematogaster cerasi

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Syrphus torvus

Hairy-Eyed Flower Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-10% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+260% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2900% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+374% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+900% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-10% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-10% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+260% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2900% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+374% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+900% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-10% 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 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 175 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudosperma sororium

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common2 obs.

Plethodon electromorphus

Northern Ravine Salamander

Common2 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Lasius americanus

Occasional2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional2 obs.

Crematogaster cerasi

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclosa conica

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Syrphus torvus

Hairy-Eyed Flower Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Paragus haemorrhous

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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