Bennington

Ecosystem Overview

The Bennington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Bennington, Vermont, 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. Compared to nearby North Bennington, Bennington hosts 61% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Bennington County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. North Bennington

+61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common302 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common139 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common120 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Very Common64 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Very Common30 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common26 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Common22 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common22 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common14 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common13 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common13 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional12 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional11 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional9 obs.

Paranthidium jugatorium

Occasional9 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare8 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bennington County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

North Bennington

Importance: 0.27

62 species

+61% vs. current

Old Bennington

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 Bennington County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Bennington County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

North Bennington

Importance: 0.27

62 species

+61% vs. current

Old Bennington

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. North Bennington

+61% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common302 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common139 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common120 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Very Common64 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Very Common30 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common26 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Common22 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common22 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common14 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common13 obs.

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common13 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional12 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional11 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional9 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional9 obs.

Paranthidium jugatorium

Occasional9 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare8 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare8 obs.

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Rare7 obs.

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