East Nantmeal Township

Ecosystem Overview

The East Nantmeal Township ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 35% more documented species, East Nantmeal Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 67 Chester 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 67 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura pudibunda

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+210% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+8% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+282% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+713% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+76% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+550% 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

+103%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+210% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+8% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6400% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+282% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+713% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+76% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+550% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 67 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common4 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Common1 obs.

Phegopteris hexagonoptera

Southern Beech Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura pudibunda

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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