Holmes-foster Historical District

Ecosystem Overview

The Holmes-foster Historical District ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 48% more documented species, Holmes-foster Historical District offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Autographa precationis

Common Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+174% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-48% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+174% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-48% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 39 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Very Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Autographa precationis

Common Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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