Sharon

Ecosystem Overview

The Sharon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 42 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Isodontia mexicana

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare2 obs.

Judolia cordifera

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% 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

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 42 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common3 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Isodontia mexicana

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare2 obs.

Judolia cordifera

Rare2 obs.

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