Wellesley

Ecosystem Overview

The Wellesley ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 30% more documented species, Wellesley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 42 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Very Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Common1 obs.

Parancistrocerus perennis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common1 obs.

Forficula auricularia

common earwig

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Brevicoryne brassicae

cabbage aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-30% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+338% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+9% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+218% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-29% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-30% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+338% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+9% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+218% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

-29% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 42 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago bicolor

Silverrod

Very Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common1 obs.

Tipula oleracea

Common1 obs.

Parancistrocerus perennis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common1 obs.

Forficula auricularia

common earwig

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Brevicoryne brassicae

cabbage aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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