Carlisle

Ecosystem Overview

The Carlisle ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cumberland County nearby has 62% more documented species, Carlisle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-62% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+280% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+443% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+1800% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-62% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+280% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+443% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+1800% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Cumberland County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Common1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Common1 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Rare1 obs.

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