Dover-foxcroft

Ecosystem Overview

The Dover-foxcroft ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Piscataquis County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Piscataquis County nearby has 33% more documented species, Dover-foxcroft offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 22 Piscataquis County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Piscataquis County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common2 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dryophthorus americanus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Piscataquis County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Piscataquis County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-33% vs. current

Ebeemee Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+379% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1240% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Daicey Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Sebec Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Kidney Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Russell Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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 Piscataquis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+294%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Piscataquis County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Piscataquis County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-33% vs. current

Ebeemee Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+379% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1240% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Daicey Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1575% vs. current

Sebec Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Kidney Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% vs. current

Russell Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2133% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 22 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Piscataquis County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common2 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dryophthorus americanus

Rare1 obs.

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