Collier Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Collier Township ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 79 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 16% more documented species, Collier Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 175 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Brochymena arborea

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena nasonii

Nason'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Sandalus niger

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-16% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-16% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1300% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+236% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+342% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-7% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+833% 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

+91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-16% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-16% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1300% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+236% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2700% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+342% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-7% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+833% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 175 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Very Common2 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Brochymena arborea

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena nasonii

Nason'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes albineus

Rare1 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare1 obs.

Sandalus niger

Rare1 obs.

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