East Hanover Township
Ecosystem Overview
The East Hanover Township ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in lebanon county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lebanon, East Hanover Township hosts 4200% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 lebanon county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.
Asclepias viridiflora
green-flowered milkweed
Cirsium pumilum
pasture thistle
Comptonia peregrina
Fern-Gale
Asclepias amplexicaulis
Blunt-Leaved Milkweed
Eupatorium godfreyanum
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
Gelastocoris oculatus
toad bug
Hemaris thysbe
Hummingbird Moth
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Saucrobotys futilalis
Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Beauveria bassiana
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Galasa nigrinodis
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Citheronia regalis
Regal Moth
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lebanon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near East Hanover Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement East Hanover Townshipwithin Lebanon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.