Honesdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Honesdale ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 88% more documented species, Honesdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

american fox-sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris japonica

Japanese Pieris

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.

Dicerca divaricata

Common1 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+9% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+33% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

-65% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

0% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-69% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+9% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+9% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+33% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

-65% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

0% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-69% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 23 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Carex vulpinoidea

american fox-sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris japonica

Japanese Pieris

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.

Dicerca divaricata

Common1 obs.

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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