Leominster

Ecosystem Overview

The Leominster ecosystem supports 97 documented wildlife species across 93 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 3% more documented species, Leominster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #163 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common3 obs.

Homochlodes fritillaria

Pale Homochlodes

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common3 obs.

Plateumaris rufa

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common2 obs.

Metarranthis obfirmaria

Yellow-Washed Metarranthis

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudobourletiella spinata

Occasional2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional2 obs.

Penthimia americana

Occasional2 obs.

Anthophylax attenuatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrhalta viburni

Vibernum Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-3% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% 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

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-3% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-3% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-3% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-3% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-3% 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-3% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 97 total documented species.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common3 obs.

Homochlodes fritillaria

Pale Homochlodes

Very Common3 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common3 obs.

Plateumaris rufa

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common2 obs.

Metarranthis obfirmaria

Yellow-Washed Metarranthis

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudobourletiella spinata

Occasional2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional2 obs.

Penthimia americana

Occasional2 obs.

Anthophylax attenuatus

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrhalta viburni

Vibernum Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Sumitrosis inaequalis

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

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