Goshen

Ecosystem Overview

The Goshen ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 42% more documented species, Goshen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #213 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudochorthippus curtipennis

Meadow Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Occasional1 obs.

Hemadas nubilipennis

Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-42% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% 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

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-42% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Very Common4 obs.

Pseudochorthippus curtipennis

Meadow Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Occasional1 obs.

Hemadas nubilipennis

Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

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