Potter Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Potter Township ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 38% more documented species, Potter Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 39 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Pedilus terminalis

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Aulagromyza cornigera

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+226% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% 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 Centre County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+226% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 39 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common3 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Pedilus terminalis

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Hirundo rustica

barn swallow

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia laeviana

Common1 obs.

Dasineura folliculi

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Aulagromyza cornigera

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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