Steelton

Ecosystem Overview

The Steelton ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dauphin County nearby has 81% more documented species, Steelton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Dauphin County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Dauphin County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Very Common1 obs.

Kuschelina vians

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Common1 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Common1 obs.

Fieberiella florii

Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Metacyrba taeniola

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Cassida piperata

Occasional1 obs.

Ptecticus trivittatus

Compost Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Rare1 obs.

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dauphin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Dauphin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hummelstown

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+850% vs. current

Wildwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Italian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Dauphin

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+375% vs. current

Haldeman Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+138% 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 Dauphin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dauphin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Dauphin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Hummelstown

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+850% vs. current

Wildwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Italian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Dauphin

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+375% vs. current

Haldeman Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+138% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Dauphin County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Very Common1 obs.

Kuschelina vians

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Common1 obs.

Diogmites neoternatus

Common1 obs.

Galasa nigrinodis

Common1 obs.

Pyralis farinalis

Meal Moth

Common1 obs.

Fieberiella florii

Leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Metacyrba taeniola

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Cassida piperata

Occasional1 obs.

Ptecticus trivittatus

Compost Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Rare1 obs.

Ocyptamus fuscipennis

Rare1 obs.

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