Somerset

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 49% more documented species, Somerset offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common51 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Meliscaeva cinctella

Common3 obs.

Melangyna fisherii

Common3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Carterocephalus mandan

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Spilopteron vicinum

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-49% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-49% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+46% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+750% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+920% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-49% 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 Windham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-49% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-49% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+46% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+750% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+920% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5000% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-49% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common51 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Meliscaeva cinctella

Common3 obs.

Melangyna fisherii

Common3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Carterocephalus mandan

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Spilopteron vicinum

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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