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Volant

Ecosystem Overview

The Volant ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in lawrence county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby New Castle, Volant hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 lawrence county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

19
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
19
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
9
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 5 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. New Castle
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common1 obs.
Nomada banksi

Nomada banksi

Very Common1 obs.
Clastoptera obtusa

Clastoptera obtusa

Very Common1 obs.
Microvelia americana

Microvelia americana

Common1 obs.
Araneus marmoreus

Araneus marmoreus

Marbled Orbweaver

Common1 obs.
Etheostoma caeruleum

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Common1 obs.
Marchantia polymorpha

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Common1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.
Verbesina alternifolia

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional1 obs.
Tetrix arenosa

Tetrix arenosa

Occasional1 obs.
Scoparia biplagialis

Scoparia biplagialis

Occasional1 obs.
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.
Viola sororia

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.
Rudbeckia fulgida

Rudbeckia fulgida

Orange Coneflower

Rare1 obs.

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