Kingston

Ecosystem Overview

The Kingston ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilkes-Barre nearby has 73% more documented species, Kingston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Luzerne County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Alaus oculatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-73% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+440% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-71% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1250% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+50% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

-21% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+286% 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

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-73% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+440% vs. current

Pittston

Importance: 0.38

93 species

-71% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1250% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+50% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

-21% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+286% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Alaus oculatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common1 obs.

Micrathena sagittata

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Ipomoea purpurea

Tall morning-glory

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Rare1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Rare1 obs.

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