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Beebe Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Beebe Lake ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in tompkins county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ithaca nearby has 17% more documented species, Beebe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 tompkins county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

83
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
79
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
42
Common Species
Frequently observed species
41
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species
Common25 species
Occasional25 species
Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 15 locations
73th percentile for diversity
vs. Ithaca
-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common9 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.
Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common3 obs.
Physocephala marginata

Physocephala marginata

Common3 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.
Graphocephala coccinea

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Common2 obs.
Phidippus audax

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.
Aythya collaris

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.
Megacyllene robiniae

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional1 obs.
Plagiodera versicolora

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Occasional1 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Anthidium oblongatum

Anthidium oblongatum

Occasional1 obs.
Vespula maculifrons

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.
Sitona hispidulus

Sitona hispidulus

Clover Weevil

Rare1 obs.
Charidotella sexpunctata

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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