Yeadon

Ecosystem Overview

The Yeadon ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Yeadon hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 41 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional1 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare1 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+69% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-27% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+120% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-19% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-68% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% 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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+69% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-27% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+120% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-19% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-68% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+633% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 41 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Common1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional1 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonia interrogationis

Question Mark

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Hericium coralloides

Coral Tooth

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare1 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Rare1 obs.

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