Millersville

Ecosystem Overview

The Millersville ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lancaster nearby has 31% more documented species, Millersville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Lancaster 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Varroa destructor

Honey bee mite

Common1 obs.

Carex jamesii

grass sedge

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Festuca subverticillata

nodding fescue

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+136%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-31% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+843% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+725% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+136%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-31% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+843% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+725% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Very Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Varroa destructor

Honey bee mite

Common1 obs.

Carex jamesii

grass sedge

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Festuca subverticillata

nodding fescue

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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