Islandia

Ecosystem Overview

The Islandia ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk County, New York, 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. While Suffolk County nearby has 42% more documented species, Islandia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 64 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Common2 obs.

Orchelimum pulchellum

Handsome Meadow Katydid

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Dryophthorus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lopidea instabilis

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cephaloon lepturides

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Suffolk County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-42% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+132% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+867% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+383% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+115% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+12% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+5700% 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 Suffolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+107%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Suffolk County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-42% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+2800% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+132% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+867% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+383% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+115% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+12% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+5700% 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 64 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum cassinoides

Swamp Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Ilex glabra

Evergreen Winterberry

Common2 obs.

Orchelimum pulchellum

Handsome Meadow Katydid

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Dryophthorus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Phosphila turbulenta

Turbulent Phosphila Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lopidea instabilis

Occasional1 obs.

Calycopis cecrops

Red-Banded Hairstreak

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cephaloon lepturides

Rare1 obs.

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