Orting

Ecosystem Overview

The Orting ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 45% more documented species, Orting offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 31 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Very Common3 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Coriomeris occidentalis

Very Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common1 obs.

Eucallipterus tiliae

Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Vespericola columbianus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare1 obs.

Grammoptera subargentata

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda polita

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+2% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-23% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+400% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+358% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+120% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% 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 Pierce County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-45% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-45% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+2% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-23% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+400% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+358% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+120% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+358% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 31 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Very Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos albus

Very Common3 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.

Coriomeris occidentalis

Very Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common1 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Common1 obs.

Eucallipterus tiliae

Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Occasional1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Vespericola columbianus

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Rare1 obs.

Grammoptera subargentata

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda polita

Rare1 obs.

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