Arlington Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Arlington Heights ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 92% more documented species, Arlington Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #300 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#300

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#300 of 594 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Chaenorhinum minus

small toadflax

Very Common1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Common1 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Common1 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-92% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-92% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

-83% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-92% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-92% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Illinois.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-91%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-92% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-92% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

-83% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-92% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-92% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-92% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#300

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#300 of 594 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Chaenorhinum minus

small toadflax

Very Common1 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Common1 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Common1 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Common1 obs.

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