Wilmette

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilmette ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 90 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, Wilmette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 97 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 97 locations

87th 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.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common3 obs.

Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata

24-spot ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Polydrusus formosus

Very Common2 obs.

Tutelina harti

Common2 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Calamagrostis breviligulata

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Psenocerus supernotatus

Currant-Tip Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Anthrenus fuscus

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 97 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 97 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Evanston

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Very Common3 obs.

Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata

24-spot ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Cyclosa turbinata

Trashline orbweaver

Very Common2 obs.

Polydrusus formosus

Very Common2 obs.

Tutelina harti

Common2 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Calamagrostis breviligulata

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Psenocerus supernotatus

Currant-Tip Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Anthrenus fuscus

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Lema daturaphila

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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