West Pittston

Ecosystem Overview

The West Pittston ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Luzerne 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 Wilkes-Barre nearby has 82% more documented species, West Pittston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 Luzerne County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-82% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+260% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

-33% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-81% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+800% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

-47% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+157% 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

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-82% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-82% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+260% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

-33% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-81% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+800% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

-47% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+157% 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 Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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