Kingston
Ecosystem Overview
The Kingston ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in luzerne county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilkes-Barre nearby has 73% more documented species, Kingston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 luzerne county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Alaus oculatus
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Rainieria antennaepes
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Boisea trivittata
Dysdera crocata
Dysderid Spider
Micrathena sagittata
Orb Weavers
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Ipomoea purpurea
Tall morning-glory
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Veronica arvensis
wall speedwell
Veronica officinalis
Common speedwell
Veronica persica
common field-speedwell
Veronica peregrina
american speedwell
Euchaetes egle
Milkweed Tussock Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Luzerne County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Kingston. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Kingstonwithin Luzerne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.