Erving

Ecosystem Overview

The Erving ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 50 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 41% more documented species, Erving offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #208 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#208

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#208 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common8 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Carex torta

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis martha

Martha's Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% 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

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% 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

#208

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#208 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common8 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common4 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Carex torta

Occasional2 obs.

Celithemis martha

Martha's Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Occasional1 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Rare1 obs.

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