Westport Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Westport Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Maine, 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. Compared to nearby Wiscasset, Westport Island hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 19 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Very Common15 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Common9 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common8 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common8 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Common7 obs.

Peridea angulosa

Angulose Prominent

Common7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common7 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional7 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Pheosia rimosa

Black-Rimmed Prominent

Rare5 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Very Common15 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common14 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common13 obs.

Feltia herilis

Master'S Dart Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Very Common10 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Common9 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Common8 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common8 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Common7 obs.

Peridea angulosa

Angulose Prominent

Common7 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common7 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional7 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Pheosia rimosa

Black-Rimmed Prominent

Rare5 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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