South Hero Island

Ecosystem Overview

The South Hero Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermont, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #18 for species diversity among 222 Vermont natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 222 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 222 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermont

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 Common11 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Very Common8 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common7 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common7 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare3 obs.

Coenagrion resolutum

Taiga Bluet

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermont

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

+82% vs. current

Poultney

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodford

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

West Haven

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% 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 Vermont.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermont

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Montpelier

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Brattleboro

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

+82% vs. current

Poultney

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Woodford

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

West Haven

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 222 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 222 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermont

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common11 obs.

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Very Common8 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Very Common7 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common7 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare3 obs.

Coenagrion resolutum

Taiga Bluet

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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