Benner Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Benner Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in centre 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 #7 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Hepatica americana
Round-Leaved Liverleaf
Asteromyia laeviana
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Blue Wood Aster
Asteromyia carbonifera
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Rhopalomyia anthophila
Dasineura folliculi
Borodinia laevigata
smooth rockcress
Schizomyia racemicola
Solidago caesia
Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod
Cardamine diphylla
Broad-Leaved Toothwort
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Arabidopsis lyrata
Lyre-Leaved Rockcress
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Galerina marginata
Funeral Bell
Polygonatum pubescens
Downy Solomon'S Seal
Ixodes scapularis
Eastern Black-Legged Tick
Asphondylia solidaginis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Benner Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Benner Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.