Lena

Ecosystem Overview

The Lena ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Stephenson County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Freeport, Lena hosts 600% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Stephenson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeport

+600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stephenson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeport

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+600% vs. current

Stephenson County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-72% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+833% vs. current

Pearl City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

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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 Stephenson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stephenson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeport

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+600% vs. current

Stephenson County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-72% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+833% vs. current

Pearl City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2700% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeport

+600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Rare1 obs.

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