Willingboro Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Willingboro Township ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Burlington County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington County nearby has 10% more documented species, Willingboro Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 42 Burlington County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus prinoides

Dwarf Chestnut Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-10% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+30% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2900% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-10% vs. current

Burlington City

Importance: 0.40

69 species

+30% vs. current

Pemberton

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2900% vs. current

Southampton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Shamong Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Delran Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Woodland Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Burlington Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington County

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common9 obs.

Quercus prinoides

Dwarf Chestnut Oak

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional2 obs.

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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