Hodgkins

Ecosystem Overview

The Hodgkins ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evanston nearby has 6% more documented species, Hodgkins offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 97 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Sporobolus heterolepis

Northern Dropseed

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena simplex

Narrow-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Penstemon hirsutus

hairy beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Packera paupercula

Balsam Ragwort

Common2 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Pasture Thistle

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-6% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+169% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+2% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+65% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-6% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-6% vs. current

Cook County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oak Park

Importance: 0.51

35 species

+169% vs. current

Skokie

Importance: 0.51

92 species

+2% vs. current

Cicero

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Des Plaines

Importance: 0.50

57 species

+65% vs. current

Park Ridge

Importance: 0.50

7 species

+1243% vs. current

Glenview

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-6% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 97 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Sporobolus heterolepis

Northern Dropseed

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena simplex

Narrow-Leaved Vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Very Common3 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common2 obs.

Saururus cernuus

Lizard'S Tail

Common2 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Common2 obs.

Penstemon hirsutus

hairy beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Packera paupercula

Balsam Ragwort

Common2 obs.

Cirsium discolor

Pasture Thistle

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Nephrotoma ferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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