Upper Darby

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Darby ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Upper Darby hosts 431% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+431% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+431% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-31% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+130% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+214% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+590% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-31% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+156% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+431% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-31% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+130% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+214% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+590% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-31% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+156% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 41 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+431% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare1 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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