Butler Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 78% more documented species, Butler Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-78% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common1 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Rare1 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Rare1 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+267% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+144% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-78% 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

-19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-78% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+267% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+144% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-78% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 28 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common1 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional1 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional1 obs.

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Rare1 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Rare1 obs.

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Rare1 obs.

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