Peterborough

Ecosystem Overview

The Peterborough ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 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 Nashua nearby has 4% more documented species, Peterborough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 38 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla

Rose Plume Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cotesia congregata

Hornworm Parasitoid Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-4% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-27% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+128% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+144% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-34% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+843% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+14% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hillsborough County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-4% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-27% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+128% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-34% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+144% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-34% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+843% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+14% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 38 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common2 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Cnaemidophorus rhododactyla

Rose Plume Moth

Rare1 obs.

Cotesia congregata

Hornworm Parasitoid Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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