Volant

Ecosystem Overview

The Volant ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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. Compared to nearby New Castle, Volant hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Lawrence County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. New Castle

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Nomada banksi

Very Common1 obs.

Clastoptera obtusa

Very Common1 obs.

Microvelia americana

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.

Tetrix arenosa

Occasional1 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

New Wilmington

Importance: 0.32

47 species

-60% vs. current

Wampum

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1800% vs. current

New Beaver

Importance: 0.27

1 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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lawrence County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-81% vs. current

New Wilmington

Importance: 0.32

47 species

-60% vs. current

Wampum

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+1800% vs. current

New Beaver

Importance: 0.27

1 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. New Castle

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.

Nomada banksi

Very Common1 obs.

Clastoptera obtusa

Very Common1 obs.

Microvelia americana

Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.

Tetrix arenosa

Occasional1 obs.

Scoparia biplagialis

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

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