Saugus

Ecosystem Overview

The Saugus ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #40 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 710 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common21 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common17 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Very Common10 obs.

Cydia pomonella

Codling Moth

Common10 obs.

Patalene olyzonaria

Juniper Geometer Moth

Common9 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common7 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Common7 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common7 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Common7 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Occasional7 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional7 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional6 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Catocala antinympha

Sweetfern Underwing

Occasional6 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Occasional6 obs.

Sphinx drupiferarum

Plum Tree Sphinx

Rare6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 710 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare5 obs.

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