Center Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Center Township ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 3% more documented species, Center Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 28 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Common3 obs.

Myrmarachne formicaria

Ant mimic jumping spider

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Pelegrina flaviceps

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+439%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-3% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1517% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+978% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+341% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9600% 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

+439%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-3% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1517% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+978% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+341% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9600% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9600% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 28 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common3 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Common3 obs.

Myrmarachne formicaria

Ant mimic jumping spider

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Pelegrina flaviceps

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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