Wilmington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilmington ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Windham County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brattleboro nearby has 37% more documented species, Wilmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 29 Windham County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 29 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phlogophora iris

Olive Angle Shades

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Rare1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Saperda candida

Roundheaded Appletree Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-37% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-37% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+80% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+950% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% 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

+43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windham County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-37% vs. current

Windham County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-37% vs. current

Sadawga Lake

Importance: 0.35

35 species

+80% vs. current

Grout Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+950% vs. current

Stratton Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Lowell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Lake Raponda

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Dummerston

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 29 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Brattleboro

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Epiphragma fasciapenne

Occasional1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phlogophora iris

Olive Angle Shades

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Rare1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Saperda candida

Roundheaded Appletree Borer

Rare1 obs.

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