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Lower Moreland Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Moreland Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
96
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 63 locations
94th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common3 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common2 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common2 obs.
Viburnum prunifolium

Viburnum prunifolium

Blackhaw

Common2 obs.
Ancyloxypha numitor

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common2 obs.
Pseudacris crucifer

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common2 obs.
Epifagus virginiana

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Common2 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.
Cuphophyllus pratensis

Cuphophyllus pratensis

Occasional2 obs.
Epicauta pensylvanica

Epicauta pensylvanica

Occasional1 obs.
Chilocorus stigma

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Liposthenes glechomae

Liposthenes glechomae

Occasional1 obs.
Thyreodon atricolor

Thyreodon atricolor

Occasional1 obs.
Larinus turbinatus

Larinus turbinatus

Occasional1 obs.
Valgus canaliculatus

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.
Luperaltica nigripalpis

Luperaltica nigripalpis

Rare1 obs.
Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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