Town Of Skaneateles

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Skaneateles ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Onondaga 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 #9 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 38 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common97 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common72 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common55 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common48 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common32 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common28 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common27 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common25 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common18 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common17 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common17 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional16 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional16 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional15 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional15 obs.

Cerceris insolita

Occasional14 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional14 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Rare13 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare13 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Onondaga County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 38 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common97 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common72 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common55 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Very Common48 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common32 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common28 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Common27 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Common25 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common18 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common17 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common17 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional16 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional16 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional15 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Occasional15 obs.

Cerceris insolita

Occasional14 obs.

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Occasional14 obs.

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Rare13 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare13 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare12 obs.

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