Brookline

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookline ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 50% more documented species, Brookline offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 175 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Lasius americanus

Very Common4 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Temnothorax longispinosus

Common2 obs.

Lachnum virgineum

Snowy Disco

Common2 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calliphora vicina

common blow flie

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+733% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+100% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+163% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-44% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+456% 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

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+733% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+100% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+163% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-44% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+456% 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 175 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common5 obs.

Lasius americanus

Very Common4 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Very Common3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Temnothorax longispinosus

Common2 obs.

Lachnum virgineum

Snowy Disco

Common2 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calliphora vicina

common blow flie

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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