Williamsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamsburg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Blair County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Altoona, Williamsburg hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Blair County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Altoona

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common67 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common60 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Very Common51 obs.

Xestia smithii

Smith'S Dart

Very Common43 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common43 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common41 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common41 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common40 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common37 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Common37 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip Moth

Common34 obs.

Ecdytolopha insiticiana

Locust Twig Borer Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Tetanolita floridana

Florida Tetanolita Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Occasional30 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional29 obs.

Renia flavipunctalis

Yellow-Spotted Renia Moth

Occasional28 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional28 obs.

Xanthorhoe lacustrata

Toothed Brown Carpet Moth

Rare27 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Rare26 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Blair County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Altoona

Importance: 0.48

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Blair County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Hollidaysburg

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Roaring Spring

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Newry

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Blair County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Blair County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Altoona

Importance: 0.48

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Blair County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Hollidaysburg

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Roaring Spring

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Newry

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Altoona

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Palthis asopialis

Faint-Spotted Palthis Moth

Very Common67 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common60 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed Moth

Very Common51 obs.

Xestia smithii

Smith'S Dart

Very Common43 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common43 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Common41 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common41 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common40 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common37 obs.

Lascoria ambigualis

Ambiguous Moth

Common37 obs.

Heterophleps triguttaria

Three-Spotted Fillip Moth

Common34 obs.

Ecdytolopha insiticiana

Locust Twig Borer Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Tetanolita floridana

Florida Tetanolita Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Occasional30 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Occasional29 obs.

Renia flavipunctalis

Yellow-Spotted Renia Moth

Occasional28 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional28 obs.

Xanthorhoe lacustrata

Toothed Brown Carpet Moth

Rare27 obs.

Idia aemula

Common Idia Moth

Rare26 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Rare26 obs.

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