Thornton
Ecosystem Overview
The Thornton ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 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 81% more documented species, Thornton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Vanessa cardui
painted lady
Acer rubrum
Maple
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Andrena milwaukeensis
Milwaukee Mining Bee
Bittacomorpha clavipes
Booneacris glacialis
Parallelia bistriaris
Maple Looper Moth
Marathyssa inficita
Dark Marathyssa Moth
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Trillium undulatum
Painted Trillium
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Pilosella aurantiaca
King-Devil
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Satyrium liparops
Striped Hairstreak
Exomala orientalis
Oriental Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Thorntonwithin Grafton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.