Haverford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Haverford Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware 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. Compared to nearby Chester, Haverford Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 41 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common5 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelistes spinosus

Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid

Rare2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% 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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 41 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common5 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelistes spinosus

Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid

Rare2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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