Ludlow

Ecosystem Overview

The Ludlow ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Windsor County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Windsor County nearby has 12% more documented species, Ludlow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 31 Windsor County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 31 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Very Common2 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Very Common2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pyropyga nigricans

Dark Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-12% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+418% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2833% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2833% 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 Windsor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Windsor County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Windsor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-12% vs. current

Windsor

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-12% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

North Springfield Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+418% vs. current

Lake Pinneo

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1660% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2833% vs. current

Stoughton Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2833% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 31 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Windsor County

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Very Common2 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Very Common2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Pyropyga nigricans

Dark Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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