North Fayette Township

Ecosystem Overview

The North Fayette Township ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 19% more documented species, North Fayette Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 175 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia inanis

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia deflexipili

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia cucurbitata

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia cilidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-19% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-19% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1250% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+224% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2600% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+326% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-10% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+800% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-19% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-19% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1250% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+224% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2600% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+326% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-10% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+800% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 175 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Caryomyia flaticrustum

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia inanis

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common2 obs.

Caryomyia deflexipili

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Caryomyia cucurbitata

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia stellata

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia viscidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia cilidolium

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia subulata

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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