Marietta

Ecosystem Overview

The Marietta ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lancaster nearby has 92% more documented species, Marietta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-92% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-92% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+167% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+167% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+167% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+14% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

-88% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+700% 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

-77%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

-92% vs. current

Lancaster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-92% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+167% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+167% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+167% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+14% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

-88% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+700% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Very Common1 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common1 obs.

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