Archbald

Ecosystem Overview

The Archbald ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Renia flavipunctalis

Yellow-Spotted Renia Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Galium mollugo

hedge-bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Lactifluus volemus

Occasional2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lackawanna County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+144%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Renia flavipunctalis

Yellow-Spotted Renia Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Galium mollugo

hedge-bedstraw

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common4 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional3 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Lactifluus volemus

Occasional2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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