Mount Joy

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Joy ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, Mount Joy hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Very Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Episimus tyrius

Common2 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Common2 obs.

Scathophaga stercoraria

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Japananus hyalinus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Aglossa pinguinalis

Pyralid Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

+52% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% 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 Lancaster County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

+52% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hypsopygia olinalis

Yellow-Fringed Dolichomia Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Eumenes fraternus

Fraternal Potter Wasp

Very Common5 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common3 obs.

Episimus tyrius

Common2 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Common2 obs.

Scathophaga stercoraria

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Japananus hyalinus

Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Aglossa pinguinalis

Pyralid Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare2 obs.

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