Deerfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Deerfield ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 50% more documented species, Deerfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #230 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

#230

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#230 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Aphaenogaster picea

Pitch-Black Collared Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Sitochroa palealis

Greenish-Yellow Sitochroa Moth

Common1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Rare1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-50% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% 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

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-50% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-50% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-50% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% 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

#230

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#230 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Aphaenogaster picea

Pitch-Black Collared Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Sitochroa palealis

Greenish-Yellow Sitochroa Moth

Common1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Common1 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Rare1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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