Madison
Ecosystem Overview
The Madison ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Skowhegan, Madison hosts 357% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 13 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Hydatophylax argus
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Bombus ternarius
Tricolored Bumble Bee
Enoplognatha ovata
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Macrostemum zebratum
Cingilia catenaria
Chainspotted Geometer
Polypedilum ontario
Acericecis ocellaris
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Pieris rapae
small white
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Lambdina fiscellaria
Hemlock Looper Moth
Dromogomphus spinosus
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Macrodactylus subspinosus
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Regional Wildlife Network
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