East Longmeadow

Ecosystem Overview

The East Longmeadow ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 49% more documented species, East Longmeadow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #229 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#229

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#229 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-49% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

ternate-leaved cinquefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Common1 obs.

Mangora placida

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Physocephala tibialis

Common Eastern Physocephala

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Occasional1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-49% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-49% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#229

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#229 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common2 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla norvegica

ternate-leaved cinquefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Common1 obs.

Mangora placida

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common1 obs.

Physocephala tibialis

Common Eastern Physocephala

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaecrista nictitans

Sensitive Partridge-Pea

Occasional1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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