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Newtown Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Newtown Township ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Newtown Township hosts 292% more species diversity. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

51
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
51
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
26
Common Species
Frequently observed species
25
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 41 locations
68th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester
+292% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common2 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.
Coragyps atratus

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Very Common2 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common2 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.
Persicaria perfoliata

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Common2 obs.
Pediasia trisecta

Pediasia trisecta

Sod Webworm Moth

Common1 obs.
Tramea lacerata

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.
Anthidium oblongatum

Anthidium oblongatum

Common1 obs.
Sialia sialis

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.
Anasa tristis

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Occasional1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare1 obs.
Vespula squamosa

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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