Springfield Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Springfield Township ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Springfield Township hosts 108% more species diversity. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Blattella germanica
German Cockroach
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Gymnosporangium clavipes
Cortinarius violaceus
Violet Webcap
Grifola frondosa
Hen Of The Woods
Hypomyces chrysospermus
Bolete Mould
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Galearis spectabilis
showy orchis
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Sanicula canadensis
Canada Snakeroot
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Euonymus fortunei
Winter creeper
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Biscogniauxia atropunctata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Springfield Township. 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 Springfield Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.