Piney Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Piney Township ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clarion County nearby has 22% more documented species, Piney Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 19 Clarion County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarion County

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Centronyx henslowii

Henslow's Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia levicrustum

Occasional1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Mesembrina latreillii

Occasional1 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarion County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarion County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-22% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Farmington Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-22% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+875% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7700% 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 Clarion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarion County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarion County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-22% vs. current

Clarion

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Farmington Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-22% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+875% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+7700% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarion County

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Centronyx henslowii

Henslow's Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis arbustorum

Hover Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Very Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common2 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia levicrustum

Occasional1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Orthonevra nitida

Occasional1 obs.

Mesembrina latreillii

Occasional1 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Pleuroloma flavipes

Rare1 obs.

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