Swarthmore

Ecosystem Overview

The Swarthmore ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware 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. Compared to nearby Chester, Swarthmore hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Occasional2 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 41 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Occasional2 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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