Moscow

Ecosystem Overview

The Moscow ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scranton nearby has 44% more documented species, Moscow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 22 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Ramariopsis kunzei

Ivory Coral

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+250% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% 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 Lackawanna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+250% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1020% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 22 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Parkesia motacilla

Louisiana Waterthrush

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Ramariopsis kunzei

Ivory Coral

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Rare1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

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