Richmond Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond Township ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 69% more documented species, Richmond Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 33 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 33 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria mimosaria

White-fringed Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Neobulgaria pura

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional1 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Rare1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-69% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+94% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+933% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+417% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+244% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-69% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-69% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+94% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+933% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+417% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+244% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 33 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria mimosaria

White-fringed Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional1 obs.

Neobulgaria pura

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Occasional1 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Rare1 obs.

Epimecis hortaria

Tulip-Tree Beauty

Rare1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare1 obs.

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