Swarthmore
Ecosystem Overview
The Swarthmore ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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, Swarthmore hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Pieris rapae
small white
Stagmomantis carolina
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Eranthis hyemalis
winter aconite
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Swarthmore. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Swarthmorewithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.