Portsmouth
Ecosystem Overview
The Portsmouth ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in rockingham county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Exeter, Portsmouth hosts 13% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 50 rockingham county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Evergestis rimosalis
Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth
Hemaris thysbe
Hummingbird Moth
Libellula semifasciata
Painted Skimmer
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Haematopis grataria
Chickweed Geometer
Coenonympha california
Common Ringlet
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Poanes viator
Broad-Winged Skipper
Vespula vidua
Widow Yellowjacket
Cosmopepla lintneriana
Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Hippodamia variegata
Ladybird beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Portsmouthwithin Rockingham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.