Lancaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #79 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 710 locations

89th 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.

Melanoplus confusus

Pasture Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common10 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Very Common5 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Atrytonopsis hianna

Dusted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Andrena kalmiae

Occasional2 obs.

Dorocordulia lepida

Petite Emerald

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow 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

#79

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#79 of 710 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melanoplus confusus

Pasture Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common10 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Very Common5 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Very Common5 obs.

Setophaga discolor

Prairie Warbler

Very Common4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common3 obs.

Atrytonopsis hianna

Dusted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Andrena kalmiae

Occasional2 obs.

Dorocordulia lepida

Petite Emerald

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare2 obs.

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