Hopewell Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopewell Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby York, Hopewell Township hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Rhopalomyia pedicellata

Very Common3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common2 obs.

Hamamelistes spinosus

Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid

Very Common2 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Very Common2 obs.

Coptodisca lucifluella

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liquidambarisella

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Stigmella villosella

Occasional2 obs.

Stigmella purpuratella

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Rare1 obs.

Hadrobregmus notatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+9900% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% 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 York County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+9900% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Rhopalomyia pedicellata

Very Common3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common2 obs.

Hamamelistes spinosus

Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid

Very Common2 obs.

Trypoxylon politum

Very Common2 obs.

Coptodisca lucifluella

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common2 obs.

Phyllocnistis liquidambarisella

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Stigmella villosella

Occasional2 obs.

Stigmella purpuratella

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare1 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Rare1 obs.

Hadrobregmus notatus

Rare1 obs.

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