Lebanon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lebanon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lebanon 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 Lebanon, Lebanon County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Lebanon County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+9900% 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 Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium pumilum

pasture thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common3 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

+3% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

43 species

+133% 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 Lebanon County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

+3% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Union Township

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

43 species

+133% 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

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium pumilum

pasture thistle

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common3 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common3 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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