Isle La Motte

Ecosystem Overview

The Isle La Motte ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Isle County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand Isle County nearby has 34% more documented species, Isle La Motte offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 Grand Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Odontites vulgaris

Broomrape

Common2 obs.

Sedum hispanicum

Spanish Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Occasional1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysops indus

Rare1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

0% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-34% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

-12% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-34% 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 Grand Isle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grand Isle County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Isle County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

0% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6500% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-34% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

-12% vs. current

South Hero

Importance: 0.25

100 species

-34% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Odontites vulgaris

Broomrape

Common2 obs.

Sedum hispanicum

Spanish Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Occasional1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysops indus

Rare1 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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