Upper Providence Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Providence Township ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 20% more documented species, Upper Providence Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 63 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-20% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Very Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common2 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare2 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-20% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+264% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+21% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+471% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+167% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-20% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-20% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+264% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+21% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-20% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+471% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+167% 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

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 63 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Very Common4 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common4 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Very Common3 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common2 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Common2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare2 obs.

Ctenolepisma lineata

Four-Lined Silverfish

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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