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Buffalo Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in butler 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 28 butler county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
95
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 28 locations
89th percentile for diversity
vs. Butler County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Xylobolus frustulatus

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common6 obs.
Diphasiastrum digitatum

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common5 obs.
Fomitopsis betulina

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common5 obs.
Chlorosplenium chlora

Chlorosplenium chlora

Very Common3 obs.
Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.
Hydnoporia olivacea

Hydnoporia olivacea

Common3 obs.
Leucauge venusta

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.
Polypodium virginianum

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.
Tremella mesenterica

Tremella mesenterica

Common3 obs.
Stellaria media

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional3 obs.
Sarcomyxa serotina

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional3 obs.
Porpidia albocaerulescens

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Occasional3 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional3 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional3 obs.
Rivula propinqualis

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Occasional2 obs.
Epalpus signifer

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Rare2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.
Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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