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Easton

Ecosystem Overview

The Easton ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in northampton county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Northampton County nearby has 19% more documented species, Easton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 18 northampton county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

81
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
77
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
41
Common Species
Frequently observed species
40
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species
Common24 species
Occasional24 species
Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 18 locations
83th percentile for diversity
vs. Northampton County
-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Silene latifolia

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common2 obs.
Oncopeltus fasciatus

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.
Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common2 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.
Halysidota harrisii

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Papilio troilus

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.
Vespula squamosa

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.
Alaus oculatus

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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