Union Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Union Township ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lebanon, Union Township hosts 1800% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Lebanon County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+1800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Parancistrocerus perennis

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Lilium superbum

American Turk's-cap lily

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common1 obs.

Aquilegia vulgaris

columbine

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Rare1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lebanon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+73% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

-80% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

East Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

43 species

-56% 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 Lebanon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lebanon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lebanon

Importance: 0.44

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lebanon County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% vs. current

Cornwall

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+73% vs. current

Cleona

Importance: 0.30

97 species

-80% vs. current

Mount Gretna

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+111% vs. current

Bethel Township

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

Annville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+850% vs. current

East Hanover Township

Importance: 0.28

43 species

-56% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lebanon

+1800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Parancistrocerus perennis

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Lilium superbum

American Turk's-cap lily

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium

Slender Mountain-Mint

Common1 obs.

Aquilegia vulgaris

columbine

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium fistulosum

hollow joe-pyeweed

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Rare1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Rare1 obs.

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