Lancaster County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, Lancaster County hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Lancaster County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+4% 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 Common23 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common19 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common15 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common14 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common13 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common13 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common13 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common12 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional11 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional11 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional11 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional11 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare10 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

+52% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.35

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 Lancaster County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lancaster County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lititz

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Millersville

Importance: 0.36

66 species

+52% vs. current

Strasburg

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marietta

Importance: 0.35

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Lancaster

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common23 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common19 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common15 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common14 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common14 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common13 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common13 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common13 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common12 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common11 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional11 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Occasional11 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional11 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional11 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional11 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare10 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare10 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare10 obs.

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