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Somerset

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in windham county, vermont, 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. While Brattleboro nearby has 49% more documented species, Somerset offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 windham county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

51
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
46
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
26
Common Species
Frequently observed species
25
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#14
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#14 of 29 locations
52th percentile for diversity
vs. Brattleboro
-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common51 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common15 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common5 obs.
Coccinella septempunctata

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.
Limenitis arthemis

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Very Common4 obs.
Meliscaeva cinctella

Meliscaeva cinctella

Common3 obs.
Melangyna fisherii

Melangyna fisherii

Common3 obs.
Bombus ternarius

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.
Lophocampa maculata

Lophocampa maculata

Common3 obs.
Polites mystic

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common3 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.
Carterocephalus mandan

Carterocephalus mandan

Occasional2 obs.
Coenonympha california

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.
Helophilus fasciatus

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Occasional2 obs.
Colias philodice

Colias philodice

Clouded Sulphur

Occasional2 obs.
Toxomerus geminatus

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.
Lon hobomok

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Occasional2 obs.
Bombus terricola

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.
Spilopteron vicinum

Spilopteron vicinum

Rare1 obs.
Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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