Biglerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Biglerville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Adams County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common6 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common6 obs.

Synchroa punctata

Very Common3 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common3 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common3 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common3 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common2 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Common2 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Erioptera caliptera

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Adams County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carroll Valley

Importance: 0.30

63 species

+59% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Adams County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Gettysburg

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Adams County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Lake Meade

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Charnita Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Littlestown

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bonneauville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carroll Valley

Importance: 0.30

63 species

+59% vs. current

Long Pine Run Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

10 species

+900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Gettysburg

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common6 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common6 obs.

Synchroa punctata

Very Common3 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common3 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Common3 obs.

Promalactis suzukiella

Common3 obs.

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Common2 obs.

Platynota flavedana

Black-Shaded Platynota Moth

Common2 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Erioptera caliptera

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare2 obs.

Xylotrechus colonus

Rare2 obs.

Colaspis brunnea

Rare2 obs.

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