South Buffalo Township
Ecosystem Overview
The South Buffalo Township ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in armstrong county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 6% more documented species, South Buffalo Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 34 armstrong county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Sphaerophoria contigua
Tufted Globetail
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Vespula flavopilosa
Crocidophora tuberculalis
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Halysidota harrisii
Sycamore Tussock Moth
Toxonevra superba
Sparganothis sulfureana
Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Naupactus leucoloma
Whitefringed beetle
Datana integerrima
Walnut Caterpillar Moth
Calopteron terminale
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Armstrong County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Buffalo Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Buffalo Townshipwithin Armstrong County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.