Haverford Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Haverford Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Haverford Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ilex opaca
white holly
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Pieris rapae
small white
Stagmomantis carolina
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Steatoda triangulosa
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Hamamelistes spinosus
Spiny Witch-Hazel Gall Aphid
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Haverford Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Haverford Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.