Jim Thorpe
Ecosystem Overview
The Jim Thorpe ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in carbon county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carbon County nearby has 81% more documented species, Jim Thorpe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 carbon county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Entoloma strictius
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Messatoporus discoidalis
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Lygaeus turcicus
Boisea trivittata
Synecdoche dimidiata
Micrathena sagittata
Orb Weavers
Piranga olivacea
Scarlet Tanager
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Epistrophe grossulariae
Scudderia fasciata
treetop bush katydid
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Philanthus gibbosus
Humped Beewolf
Cerceris insolita
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carbon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Jim Thorpe. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Jim Thorpewithin Carbon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.