Upper Providence Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Providence Township ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware 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. Compared to nearby Chester, Upper Providence Township hosts 385% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 Delaware 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+385% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus veletis

spring field cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+385% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+110% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+186% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+530% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+133% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-9% 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

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+385% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+110% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+186% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+530% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-37% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+133% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-9% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 41 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+385% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus veletis

spring field cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Occasional1 obs.

Callosamia angulifera

Tulip Tree Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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