South Hero

Ecosystem Overview

The South Hero ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Isle County, 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Grand Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

0% 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 Common10 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Very Common8 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common7 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common4 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Coenagrion resolutum

Taiga Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional3 obs.

Aglossa cuprina

Rare2 obs.

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Clover Looper

Rare2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

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

0% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

+52% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.23

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 Grand Isle County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

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

0% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mud Creek Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Isle La Motte

Importance: 0.33

66 species

+52% vs. current

Butler Island

in North Hero

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Alburgh

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Isle

Importance: 0.26

75 species

+33% vs. current

North Hero

Importance: 0.23

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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Isle County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common10 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Very Common8 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common7 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common4 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Coenagrion resolutum

Taiga Bluet

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional3 obs.

Aglossa cuprina

Rare2 obs.

Caenurgina crassiuscula

Clover Looper

Rare2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Rare2 obs.

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