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Wayland

Ecosystem Overview

The Wayland ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in providence county, rhode island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Providence nearby has 56% more documented species, Wayland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 29 providence county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

44
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
43
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
23
Common Species
Frequently observed species
21
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species
Common14 species
Occasional13 species
Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 29 locations
55th percentile for diversity
vs. Providence
-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Galanthus nivalis

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Very Common2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.
Quercus alba

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common1 obs.
Efferia aestuans

Efferia aestuans

Very Common1 obs.
Plodia interpunctella

Plodia interpunctella

Indian meal moth

Very Common1 obs.
Eptesicus fuscus

Eptesicus fuscus

Sérotine Brune

Common1 obs.
Sphyrapicus varius

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Common1 obs.
Kretzschmaria deusta

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Common1 obs.
Radiofilum conjunctivum

Radiofilum conjunctivum

Common1 obs.
Desmidium baileyi

Desmidium baileyi

Common1 obs.
Hyalotheca mucosa

Hyalotheca mucosa

Common1 obs.
Hyalotheca dissiliens

Hyalotheca dissiliens

Occasional1 obs.
Dactylis glomerata

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Maianthemum racemosum

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.
Polystepha pilulae

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.
Kalmia latifolia

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional1 obs.
Clethra alnifolia

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Rare1 obs.
Verbena urticifolia

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Rare1 obs.
Megarhyssa macrura

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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