Whately

Ecosystem Overview

The Whately ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 27% more documented species, Whately offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #188 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

#188

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#188 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-27% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-27% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-27% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-27% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-27% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-27% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% 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

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-27% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-27% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-27% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-27% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-27% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-27% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-27% 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

#188

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#188 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common2 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common2 obs.

Enallagma traviatum

Slender Bluet

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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