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Honesdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Honesdale ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 88% more documented species, Honesdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 wayne county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 23 locations
74th percentile for diversity
vs. Wayne County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Phyciodes tharos

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.
Microtus pennsylvanicus

Microtus pennsylvanicus

Wiesenwhimaus

Very Common1 obs.
Pheucticus ludovicianus

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.
Carex vulpinoidea

Carex vulpinoidea

american fox-sedge

Very Common1 obs.
Pieris japonica

Pieris japonica

Japanese Pieris

Very Common1 obs.
Geranium robertianum

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common1 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.
Argiope aurantia

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Common1 obs.
Dicerca divaricata

Dicerca divaricata

Common1 obs.
Prionus laticollis

Prionus laticollis

Broad-Necked Root Borer

Common1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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