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Butler Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Butler Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in butler county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 78% more documented species, Butler Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 28 butler county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 28 locations
57th percentile for diversity
vs. Butler County
-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Odontota dorsalis

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Buteo lineatus

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common1 obs.
Hypholoma lateritium

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Very Common1 obs.
Sorghastrum nutans

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common1 obs.
Uvularia sessilifolia

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common1 obs.
Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common1 obs.
Silphium laciniatum

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Common1 obs.
Euthamia graminifolia

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common1 obs.
Erechtites hieraciifolius

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.
Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.
Apocynum androsaemifolium

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.
Gentiana andrewsii

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Occasional1 obs.
Asclepias exaltata

Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.
Andropogon gerardi

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional1 obs.
Peltandra virginica

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional1 obs.
Salix nigra

Salix nigra

Swamp Willow

Rare1 obs.
Solidago bicolor

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Rare1 obs.
Solidago rugosa

Solidago rugosa

Rough Goldenrod

Rare1 obs.

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