Weston

Ecosystem Overview

The Weston ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 92 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 4% more documented species, Weston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #168 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#168

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#168 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Neodiprion pinetum

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

#168

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#168 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Neodiprion pinetum

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epilachna varivestis

Mexican Bean Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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