Wyoming

Ecosystem Overview

The Wyoming ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilkes-Barre nearby has 66% more documented species, Wyoming offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Luzerne County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia bivittata

Rare1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-66% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+580% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+26% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-63% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1600% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+89% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+386% 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 Luzerne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-66% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+580% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+26% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-63% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1600% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+89% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+386% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Common2 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Acanalonia bivittata

Rare1 obs.

Rabidosa rabida

Rabid Wolf Spider

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

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