Buffalo Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler 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 #3 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 28 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common5 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common5 obs.

Chlorosplenium chlora

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Tremella mesenterica

Common3 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional3 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional3 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 28 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common5 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common5 obs.

Chlorosplenium chlora

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Tremella mesenterica

Common3 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional3 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional3 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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