West Brandywine Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Brandywine Township ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 54% more documented species, West Brandywine Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Metallus rohweri
Metallus lanceolatus
Hieracium venosum
Rattlesnake Hawkweed
Euleia fratria
Caryomyia viscidolium
Gliaspilota glutinosa
Phytomyza opacae
Agromyza aristata
Multiclavula mucida
Liriomyza eupatorii
Acericecis ocellaris
Grylloprociphilus imbricator
beech blight aphid
Phyllocnistis liriodendronella
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Acronicta americana
American Dagger
Liriomyza galiivora
Puccinia violae
Violet Rust
Ophiomyia maura
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Brandywine Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Brandywine Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.