Tewksbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Tewksbury ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 24% more documented species, Tewksbury offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #185 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#185

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#185 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-24% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Scudderia furcata

Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-24% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-24% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-24% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-24% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-24% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-24% 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

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-24% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-24% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-24% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-24% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-24% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-24% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-24% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-24% 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

#185

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#185 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common4 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Scudderia furcata

Fork-Tailed Bush Katydid

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Rare1 obs.

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