Upper Providence Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Providence Township ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Upper Providence Township hosts 385% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Hericium erinaceus
Lion'S-Mane Mushroom
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Cerioporus squamosus
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken-Of-The-Woods
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Rainieria antennaepes
Stagmomantis carolina
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Gryllus veletis
spring field cricket
Murgantia histrionica
Callosamia angulifera
Tulip Tree Silkmoth
Hyalophora cecropia
Cecropia Silkmoth
Gammarus fasciatus
Calopteron reticulatum
Banded Net-Winged Beetle
Psephenus herricki
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Providence 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 Upper Providence Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.