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Kennett Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Kennett Township ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 72% more documented species, Kennett Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

28
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#24
Regional Rank
Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#24 of 67 locations
64th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester County
-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.
Callopistromyia annulipes

Callopistromyia annulipes

Very Common1 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Eristalis tenax

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Phytomyza opacae

Phytomyza opacae

Common1 obs.
Asphondylia ilicicola

Asphondylia ilicicola

Common1 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.
Pisaurina mira

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common1 obs.
Spizella pusilla

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.
Stylophorum diphyllum

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional1 obs.
Amphicarpaea bracteata

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional1 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.
Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare1 obs.
Triodanis perfoliata

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Rare1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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