Sutton

Ecosystem Overview

The Sutton ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 35% more documented species, Sutton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #198 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#198

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#198 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-35% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-35% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-35% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% 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

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-35% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-35% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-35% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-35% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-35% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-35% 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

#198

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#198 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Lasallia papulosa

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Trichopoda pennipes

Swift Feather-Legged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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