Taylor

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scranton nearby has 38% more documented species, Taylor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 22 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Solidago canadensis

Canadian goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Rare1 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+288% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6100% 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

Species Count

+51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+288% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6100% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6100% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 22 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Solidago canadensis

Canadian goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Rare1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Rare1 obs.

Tricrania sanguinipennis

Rare1 obs.

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