Erie

Ecosystem Overview

The Erie ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Erie County nearby has 51% more documented species, Erie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 29 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 29 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie County

-51% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia coniocraea

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-51% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-51% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-51% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1533% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+172% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-51% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-51% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-51% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-51% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1533% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+172% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-51% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 29 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie County

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus ostreatus

Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Cladonia coniocraea

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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