Stockbridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Stockbridge ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 47% more documented species, Stockbridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #224 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#224

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#224 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-47% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-47% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-47% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-47% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% 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

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-47% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-47% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-47% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-47% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-47% 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

#224

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#224 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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