Lake Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Township ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 61% more documented species, Lake Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 23 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica chamaedrys

germander speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Taphrina polystichi

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare1 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+225% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+255% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+255% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+333% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

+15% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+225% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+225% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+255% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+255% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+333% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

+15% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+225% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica chamaedrys

germander speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Plutella xylostella

Diamondback moth

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common1 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Taphrina polystichi

Occasional1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare1 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Rare1 obs.

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