Scranton

Ecosystem Overview

The Scranton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #5 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

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

#5 of 22 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lackawanna County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common21 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common21 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common20 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common17 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common17 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common16 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common16 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common15 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional14 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional14 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional14 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional11 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional10 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Rare10 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare9 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

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

Carbondale

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+213% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

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

Carbondale

Importance: 0.34

32 species

+213% 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

#5 of 22 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Lackawanna County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common21 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common21 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common20 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common17 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common17 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common16 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common16 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common15 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional14 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional14 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional14 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional11 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional10 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Rare10 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Rare9 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare9 obs.

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