Wilton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilton ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Maine, 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 Franklin County nearby has 88% more documented species, Wilton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Common1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Common1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common1 obs.

Fomes fomentarius

Hoof Fungus

Common1 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common1 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-88% vs. current

The Horns Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+100% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-88% vs. current

The Horns Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+71% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+100% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Common1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Common1 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Common1 obs.

Fomes fomentarius

Hoof Fungus

Common1 obs.

Porpidia albocaerulescens

Smoky-Eye Boulder Lichen

Common1 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

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