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Mirror Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Mirror Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 83% more documented species, Mirror Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

17
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
17
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#27
Regional Rank
Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#27 of 52 locations
48th percentile for diversity
vs. Hanover
-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.
Microrhopala excavata

Microrhopala excavata

Very Common1 obs.
Augochlora pura

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Erioptera septemtrionis

Erioptera septemtrionis

Very Common1 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.
Nabis roseipennis

Nabis roseipennis

Common1 obs.
Neoscona arabesca

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common1 obs.
Misumena vatia

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Common1 obs.
Salticus scenicus

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.
Spiraea tomentosa

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Occasional1 obs.
Lysimachia terrestris

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.
Chalepus walshii

Chalepus walshii

Occasional1 obs.
Mitchella repens

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional1 obs.
Lobelia dortmanna

Lobelia dortmanna

water lobelia

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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