Delanco Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Delanco Township ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in burlington county, new jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington County nearby has 46% more documented species, Delanco Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 42 burlington county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Silene latifolia
Bladder campion
Lespedeza cuneata
sericea lespedeza
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Blarina brevicauda
Grande Musaraigne
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Vespula squamosa
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Burlington County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Delanco Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Delanco Townshipwithin Burlington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.