Bethel Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethel Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #5 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#5 of 34 locations

85th 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.

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common2 obs.

Osmia bucephala

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare2 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 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

#5 of 34 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombylius major

Bee Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common3 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Common2 obs.

Osmia bucephala

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare2 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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