Town Of Pound Ridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Pound Ridge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, 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 #1 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 52 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Very Common6 obs.

Acrobasis caryae

Very Common5 obs.

Argyrotaenia pinatubana

Very Common5 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala lineella

Little Lined Underwing Moth

Common4 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Common4 obs.

Euphyes dion

Dion Skipper

Common4 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common4 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Acrobasis elyi

Occasional4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Elaphria versicolor

Variegated Midget

Rare3 obs.

Tortricidia flexuosa

Abbreviated Button Slug Moth

Rare3 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westchester County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+64% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+37% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+900% 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 Westchester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westchester County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+64% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+37% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+900% 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 52 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Argyrotaenia velutinana

Red-Banded Leafroller Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Very Common6 obs.

Acrobasis caryae

Very Common5 obs.

Argyrotaenia pinatubana

Very Common5 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Very Common4 obs.

Catocala lineella

Little Lined Underwing Moth

Common4 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Common4 obs.

Euphyes dion

Dion Skipper

Common4 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common4 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Common4 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Acrobasis elyi

Occasional4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Elaphria versicolor

Variegated Midget

Rare3 obs.

Tortricidia flexuosa

Abbreviated Button Slug Moth

Rare3 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Rare3 obs.

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