Lancaster
Ecosystem Overview
The Lancaster ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in lancaster county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lancaster County nearby has 4% more documented species, Lancaster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 lancaster county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Sicyos angulatus
Angled Burr Cucumber
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Oplismenus undulatifolius
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Mergus merganser
goosander
Carya cordiformis
Pignut
Vespula flavopilosa
Lacinipolia laudabilis
Chrysodeixis includens
Cutworm moth
Anthomyia illocata
Meromacrus acutus
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lancaster County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lancaster. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lancasterwithin Lancaster County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.