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Lower Providence Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Providence Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #10 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
95
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 63 locations
84th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Platanus occidentalis

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common5 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common4 obs.
Maclura pomifera

Maclura pomifera

Osage-orange

Very Common4 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common4 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.
Geothlypis trichas

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common3 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.
Pyrrharctia isabella

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common3 obs.
Troglodytes aedon

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional3 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional3 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional3 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.
Myodocha serripes

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare2 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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