Worcester Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Worcester Township ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 41% more documented species, Worcester Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #33 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Pieris rapae
small white
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Darapsa myron
Hog Sphinx
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Dasineura pellex
Adelges tsugae
hemlock woolly adelgid
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Phytoliriomyza melampyga
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Worcester Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Worcester Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.