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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Two-Spotted Bumblebee
Eastern Calligrapher
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Pure Green Sweat Bee
Asian Lady Beetle

Confusing Bumblebee

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Monarch
Ligated Furrow Bee
Autumn Meadowhawk

Orange-Tipped Wood-Digger Bee

Yellow-Banded Bumblebee
Soft Pine
Syrphid Fly
Honeybee
Red Bee

Hummingbird Moth
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The Essex ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Chittenden County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chittenden County, Essex hosts 1% more species diversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont
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 Chittenden County County.