New Salem

Ecosystem Overview

The New Salem ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 1% more documented species, New Salem offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #160 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#160

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#160 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common6 obs.

Zanclognatha martha

Pine Barrens Fan-Foot

Very Common5 obs.

Sphinx poecila

Northern Apple Sphinx

Very Common3 obs.

Zanclognatha jacchusalis

Yellowish Zanclognatha

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common2 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Common2 obs.

Homochlodes fritillaria

Pale Homochlodes

Common2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Occasional2 obs.

Macrurocampa marthesia

Mottled Prominent

Occasional2 obs.

Zanclognatha dentata

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Macaria minorata

Minor Angle Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pandemis lamprosana

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

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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

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% 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

#160

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#160 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common6 obs.

Zanclognatha martha

Pine Barrens Fan-Foot

Very Common5 obs.

Sphinx poecila

Northern Apple Sphinx

Very Common3 obs.

Zanclognatha jacchusalis

Yellowish Zanclognatha

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Common2 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common2 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Common2 obs.

Homochlodes fritillaria

Pale Homochlodes

Common2 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Occasional2 obs.

Macrurocampa marthesia

Mottled Prominent

Occasional2 obs.

Zanclognatha dentata

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Macaria minorata

Minor Angle Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pandemis lamprosana

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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