Bennington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bennington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Bennington 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 #1 for species diversity among 4 Bennington County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Manchester

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 Common487 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common162 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common128 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common111 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Very Common68 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common58 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common53 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common31 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common31 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Common31 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common25 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional24 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional24 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional23 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional23 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional22 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional22 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare22 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare20 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bennington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Manchester

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Equinox Pond

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 Bennington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Bennington County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Manchester

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Equinox Pond

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Manchester

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common487 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common162 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Very Common128 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common111 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Very Common68 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common58 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common53 obs.

Hippodamia parenthesis

Common31 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common31 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Common31 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common25 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional24 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional24 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional23 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional23 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional22 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional22 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare22 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare20 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare20 obs.

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