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West Mead Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Mead Township ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in crawford county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 68% more documented species, West Mead Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 33 crawford county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

32
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
32
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 33 locations
64th percentile for diversity
vs. Crawford County
-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Toxomerus geminatus

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.
Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.
Ennomos subsignaria

Ennomos subsignaria

Snow-White Linden

Very Common1 obs.
Micrathena gracilis

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.
Paraphidippus aurantius

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Very Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.
Stereum complicatum

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Common1 obs.
Syzygites megalocarpus

Syzygites megalocarpus

Common1 obs.
Bromus inermis

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.
Polygonatum pubescens

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.
Monotropa uniflora

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common1 obs.
Verbena hastata

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.
Solanum carolinense

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Rare1 obs.
Agapostemon virescens

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.
Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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