North Buffalo Township

Ecosystem Overview

The North Buffalo Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong 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 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 34 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Very Common7 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common6 obs.

Lomographa semiclarata

Very Common5 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Agonopterix thelmae

Thelma'S Agonopterix Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Common3 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Common3 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Occasional3 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional3 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Occasional3 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Rare3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% 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 Armstrong County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 34 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Very Common7 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Very Common6 obs.

Lomographa semiclarata

Very Common5 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Agonopterix thelmae

Thelma'S Agonopterix Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Common3 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Common3 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Occasional3 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Occasional3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Occasional3 obs.

Laphria thoracica

Bumble Bee Mimic Robber Fly

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional3 obs.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Occasional3 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Rare3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

Polypsocus corruptus

Rare3 obs.

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