West Chester

Ecosystem Overview

The West Chester ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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. While Chester County nearby has 79% more documented species, West Chester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 67 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-79% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Asphondylia ilicicola

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Common1 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Occasional1 obs.

Psylla buxi

Boxwood psyllid

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophyes tiliae

Red Nail Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Rare1 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Rare1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-79% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-65% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+24% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-43% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+110% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-79% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

-65% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+24% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

-43% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+110% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 67 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Asphondylia ilicicola

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common1 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Biscogniauxia atropunctata

Common1 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Occasional1 obs.

Psylla buxi

Boxwood psyllid

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Eriophyes tiliae

Red Nail Gall Mite

Occasional1 obs.

Flatormenis proxima

Northern Flatid Planthopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Rare1 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Rare1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare1 obs.

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