Chester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, South Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Chester County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Very Common5 obs.

Aesculus sylvatica

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Calycomyza verbenae

Occasional1 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liquidambarisella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chester County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7200% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Chester County County, South Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Great Falls

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7200% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Battus philenor

Pipevine Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Very Common5 obs.

Aesculus sylvatica

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common3 obs.

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Calycomyza verbenae

Occasional1 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis liquidambarisella

Rare1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Rare1 obs.

Monocesta coryli

Rare1 obs.

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