Athol

Ecosystem Overview

The Athol ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #126 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 710 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Very Common5 obs.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common4 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common4 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Common3 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common3 obs.

Erioptera caliptera

Occasional3 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional3 obs.

Panthea acronyctoides

Occasional3 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Occasional2 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Erioptera septemtrionis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#126

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#126 of 710 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Very Common5 obs.

Zanclognatha laevigata

Variable Fan-Foot

Very Common4 obs.

Haploa clymene

Clymene Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common4 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common4 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Common3 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common3 obs.

Erioptera caliptera

Occasional3 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional3 obs.

Panthea acronyctoides

Occasional3 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Occasional2 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare2 obs.

Erioptera septemtrionis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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