Harris Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Harris Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #6 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Ellida caniplaga
Linden Prominent
Clemensia albata
Little White Lichen Moth
Orgyia leucostigma
White-Marked Tussock Moth
Panthea furcilla
Eastern Panthea Moth
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Leuconycta diphteroides
Green Leuconycta Moth
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Nematocampa resistaria
Horned Spanworm Moth
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Eacles imperialis
Imperial Moth
Ectropis crepuscularia
Engrailed Moth
Anavitrinella pampinaria
Common Gray
Hackelia virginiana
Beggar'S-Lice
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Hypagyrtis unipunctata
One-Spotted Variant Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Harris 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 Harris Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.