Union County

Ecosystem Overview

The Union County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Union 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. Compared to nearby Lewisburg, Union County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewisburg

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Isa textula

Crowned Slug Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Union County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewisburg

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewisburg

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Very Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Isa textula

Crowned Slug Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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