West Chester
Ecosystem Overview
The West Chester ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 79% more documented species, West Chester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
Asphondylia ilicicola
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Murgantia histrionica
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Biscogniauxia atropunctata
Sceptridium dissectum
Cut-Leaved Grapefern
Psylla buxi
Boxwood psyllid
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Eriophyes tiliae
Red Nail Gall Mite
Flatormenis proxima
Northern Flatid Planthopper
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Quercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Chester. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Chesterwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.