Lansdowne
Ecosystem Overview
The Lansdowne ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Lansdowne hosts 131% more species diversity. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Strix varia
barred owl
Phlox subulata
Ground Pink
Eranthis hyemalis
winter aconite
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Mirabilis jalapa
Marvel of Peru
Sonchus asper
Rough Sowthistle
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lansdowne. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lansdownewithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.