Westtown Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Westtown Township ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 63% more documented species, Westtown Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Hyalophora cecropia
Cecropia Silkmoth
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Pleurotus citrinopileatus
Commelina communis
Asiatic dayflower
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Stylophorum diphyllum
Yellow Poppy
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Rhodotypos scandens
Jetbead
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Hypericum perforatum
Perforate St John'S-Wort
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Westtown 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 Westtown Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.