Hardwick

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardwick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #36 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 710 locations

95th 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.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common5 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Common2 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Papaipema lysimachiae

Loosestrife Borer Moth

Common2 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional2 obs.

Protolampra brunneicollis

Brown-Collared Dart

Occasional2 obs.

Zale intenta

Rare2 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare2 obs.

Analeptura lineola

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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 710 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common5 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Very Common4 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common3 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Common2 obs.

Andrena crataegi

Hawthorn Mining Bee

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Papaipema lysimachiae

Loosestrife Borer Moth

Common2 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional2 obs.

Protolampra brunneicollis

Brown-Collared Dart

Occasional2 obs.

Zale intenta

Rare2 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare2 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare2 obs.

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