Dauphin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dauphin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Dauphin 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 Middletown, Dauphin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Dauphin County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional4 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare4 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dauphin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Hummelstown

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wildwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Italian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Steelton

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% vs. current

Dauphin

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Haldeman Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+1150% 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 Dauphin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dauphin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Hummelstown

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wildwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Italian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Steelton

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% vs. current

Dauphin

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Haldeman Island

Importance: 0.33

8 species

+1150% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Middletown

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common9 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common5 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common4 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional4 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare4 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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