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Ludlow

Ecosystem Overview

The Ludlow ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in windsor county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Windsor County nearby has 12% more documented species, Ludlow offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 31 windsor county County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

88
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
84
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
45
Common Species
Frequently observed species
43
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species
Common27 species
Occasional26 species
Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 31 locations
45th percentile for diversity
vs. Windsor County
-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.
Exomala orientalis

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Very Common3 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.
Philaenus spumarius

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Very Common2 obs.
Cyclophora pendulinaria

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Very Common2 obs.
Neoscona arabesca

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common2 obs.
Orgyia definita

Orgyia definita

Definite Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.
Idaea dimidiata

Idaea dimidiata

single-dotted wave

Common2 obs.
Graphocephala fennahi

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common2 obs.
Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.
Epirrhoe alternata

Epirrhoe alternata

common carpet

Occasional2 obs.
Pilosella aurantiaca

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.
Procecidochares atra

Procecidochares atra

Occasional1 obs.
Toxomerus geminatus

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.
Pyropyga nigricans

Pyropyga nigricans

Dark Firefly

Rare1 obs.
Lucidota atra

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.
Plagiodera versicolora

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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