Chester

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware County nearby has 87% more documented species, Chester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 41 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-57% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-41% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+30% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-52% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-81% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% 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

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-57% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-41% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+30% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-87% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-52% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-81% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 41 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Delaware County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Common1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional1 obs.

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