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Chester

Ecosystem Overview

The Chester ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Delaware County nearby has 87% more documented species, Chester offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#22
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#22 of 41 locations
46th percentile for diversity
vs. Delaware County
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.
Melanoplus differentialis

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.
Mecynogea lemniscata

Mecynogea lemniscata

orb weavers

Very Common1 obs.
Micrathena gracilis

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Very Common1 obs.
Reynoutria japonica

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.
Rubus phoenicolasius

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common1 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.
Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.
Oenothera biennis

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Common1 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.
Eupatorium serotinum

Eupatorium serotinum

late boneset

Occasional1 obs.
Storeria dekayi

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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