Rush Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Rush Township ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 23% more documented species, Rush Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.
Drosera rotundifolia
round-leaved sundew
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Limenitis arthemis
Red-Spotted Admiral
Lethe anthedon
Northern Pearly-Eye
Nabalus altissima
tall white rattlesnakeroot
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Eusarca confusaria
Confused Eusarca Moth
Pangrapta decoralis
Decorated Owlet
Platycentropus radiatus
Datana ministra
Yellownecked Caterpillar
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Aglossa disciferalis
Tosale oviplagalis
Dryocampa rubicunda
Rosy Maple Moth
Dejongia lobidactylus
Bombus flavidus
Fernald Cuckoo Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rush 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 Rush Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.