Allen

Ecosystem Overview

The Allen ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Easton nearby has 59% more documented species, Allen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 18 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 18 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Willowsia nigromaculata

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Common1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anguispira alternata

Flamed Tigersnail

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-59% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-67% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

-34% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+136% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+371% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-59% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-67% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

-34% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+136% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+371% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1550% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3200% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 18 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Willowsia nigromaculata

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Tigrosa helluo

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Common1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Anguispira alternata

Flamed Tigersnail

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

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