Centre County

Ecosystem Overview

The Centre County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre 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 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common78 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common34 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common32 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common32 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common25 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common21 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common19 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common19 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional19 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional19 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional19 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional18 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional18 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional18 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare18 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare18 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% 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 Centre County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 39 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common78 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common34 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common32 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common32 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common25 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common22 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common21 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common19 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Common19 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common19 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional19 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional19 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional19 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional18 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional18 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional18 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare18 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare18 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare18 obs.

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