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Strafford

Ecosystem Overview

The Strafford ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in strafford county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dover nearby has 69% more documented species, Strafford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 strafford county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

22
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
19
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 14 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Dover
-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Calopteryx maculata

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.
Libellula quadrimaculata

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common2 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.
Phanogomphus exilis

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common2 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.
Leucorrhinia intacta

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Common1 obs.
Cordulia shurtleffii

Cordulia shurtleffii

American Emerald

Common1 obs.
Chortophaga viridifasciata

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.
Carterocephalus mandan

Carterocephalus mandan

Occasional1 obs.
Buteo platypterus

Buteo platypterus

Broad-winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.
Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.
Vicia cracca

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.
Sceliphron caementarium

Sceliphron caementarium

Mud Dauber

Occasional1 obs.
Anax junius

Anax junius

Green Darner

Rare1 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Rare1 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Rare1 obs.

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