Southampton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Southampton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common5 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burlington County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 Burlington County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burlington County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+45% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Washington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common7 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Very Common5 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common5 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common5 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common4 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4 obs.

Dasymutilla occidentalis

Common Eastern Velvet Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare3 obs.

Scolia dubia

Rare3 obs.

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