York County

Ecosystem Overview

The York County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in York 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 York, York County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common39 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common26 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common17 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common9 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common8 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional5 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 York County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Hopewell Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common39 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common26 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common17 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common9 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common8 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common7 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional7 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional6 obs.

Asplenium montanum

Occasional5 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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