Groton

Ecosystem Overview

The Groton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 100th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 710 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common21 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common20 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common16 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common14 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common12 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common12 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Common12 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common11 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common11 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional11 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional11 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional10 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional10 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Rare10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare10 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 710 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common21 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common20 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common16 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common14 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common12 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common12 obs.

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Common12 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common11 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common11 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional11 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional11 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional10 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional10 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Rare10 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare10 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare9 obs.

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