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West Vincent Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Vincent Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 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 78% more documented species, West Vincent Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#28
Regional Rank
Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#28 of 67 locations
58th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester County
-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Agrilus planipennis

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common3 obs.
Psephenus herricki

Psephenus herricki

Very Common1 obs.
Chrysochus auratus

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Baetis tricaudatus

Baetis tricaudatus

Very Common1 obs.
Gammarus fasciatus

Gammarus fasciatus

Very Common1 obs.
Luxilus cornutus

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Common1 obs.
Sitta carolinensis

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.
Passerina cyanea

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common1 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.
Phagocata morgani

Phagocata morgani

Common1 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional1 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional1 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Ilex verticillata

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Rare1 obs.
Exomala orientalis

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Rare1 obs.
Orgyia leucostigma

Orgyia leucostigma

White-Marked Tussock Moth

Rare1 obs.

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