New Providence

Ecosystem Overview

The New Providence ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elizabeth, New Providence hosts 556% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 19 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabeth

+556% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Philanthus gibbosus

Humped Beewolf

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+556% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2850% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+2850% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-17% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+247% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

+127% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

+84% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Union County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Elizabeth

Importance: 0.47

9 species

+556% vs. current

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-41% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+2850% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+2850% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-17% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+247% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

+127% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

+84% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Elizabeth

+556% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Very Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common3 obs.

Erynnis horatius

Horace'S Duskywing

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Philanthus gibbosus

Humped Beewolf

Occasional2 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional2 obs.

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare2 obs.

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