Hanover

Ecosystem Overview

The Hanover ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pennsylvania nearby has 33% more documented species, Hanover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #235 for species diversity among 1087 Pennsylvania natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#235

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#235 of 1087 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common38 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common15 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common5 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-33% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-33% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-33% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-33% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+37% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-30% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-33% 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 Pennsylvania.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#235

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#235 of 1087 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

-33% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

-33% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-33% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-33% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-33% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+37% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-33% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-30% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common38 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common15 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common5 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common5 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare2 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare2 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare2 obs.

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