Mount Lebanon

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Lebanon ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 40% more documented species, Mount Lebanon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 175 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-40% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+900% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+140% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+216% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-33% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+567% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-40% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-40% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+900% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+140% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+216% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-33% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+567% 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

#37

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#37 of 175 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Rare1 obs.

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