Franklin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franklin Township ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 7% more documented species, Franklin Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 28 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common2 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Phaecasiophora confixana

Occasional1 obs.

Olethreutes connectum

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+417%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-7% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1450% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+933% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+323% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9200% 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 Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+417%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-7% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1450% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+933% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+323% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9200% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9200% 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 28 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common2 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Phaecasiophora confixana

Occasional1 obs.

Olethreutes connectum

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

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