West Caln Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Caln Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 #3 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 67 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Orchestomerus eisemani

Very Common8 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common8 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common7 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Common7 obs.

Oulema palustris

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common6 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common6 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common6 obs.

Agromyza parvicornis

Occasional6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare5 obs.

Japanagromyza viridula

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Chester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 67 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common10 obs.

Orchestomerus eisemani

Very Common8 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common8 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common7 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Common7 obs.

Oulema palustris

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common6 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Common6 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common6 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Common6 obs.

Agromyza parvicornis

Occasional6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare5 obs.

Japanagromyza viridula

Rare4 obs.

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