Chilmark
Ecosystem Overview
The Chilmark ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in dukes county, massachusetts, 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 #7 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Augochlora pura
Pure Green Sweat Bee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Agapostemon virescens
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Andrena hirticincta
Hairy-Banded Mining Bee
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Lycaena hypophlaeas
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Andrena tridens
Trident Miner Bee
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Vespula germanica
German Yellowjacket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Chilmark. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chilmarkwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.