Halfmoon Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Halfmoon Township ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 68% more documented species, Halfmoon Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Kokkocynips decidua
Acraspis erinacei
Hemadas nubilipennis
Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp
Toxomerus politus
Maize Calligrapher
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Hemaris diffinis
Snowberry Clearwing
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Brochymena arborea
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Micrathena gracilis
Orb Weavers
Verrucosa arenata
orb weavers
Misumenoides formosipes
Whitebanded Crab Spider
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Euthamia graminifolia
Flat Goldentop
Oclemena acuminata
Whorled Aster
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Rhopalomyia pedicellata
Pterophylla camellifolia
Common True Katydid
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Halfmoon Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Halfmoon Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.