Moosic

Ecosystem Overview

The Moosic ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pennsylvania nearby has 21% more documented species, Moosic offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #213 for species diversity among 1087 Pennsylvania natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 1087 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

-21% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-21% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-21% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+61% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-21% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-18% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-21% 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 Pennsylvania.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-21% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-21% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+61% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-21% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-18% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-21% 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 1087 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Common2 obs.

Calycomyza flavinotum

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Rare1 obs.

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