Bartlett

Ecosystem Overview

The Bartlett ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 37% more documented species, Bartlett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #118 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#118

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#118 of 594 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyopes salticus

lynx spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa pikei

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Calomycterus setarius

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+31% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% 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

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-37% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+31% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-37% 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

#118

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#118 of 594 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium terebinthinaceum

dock-rosinweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Very Common2 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lepyronia quadrangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyopes salticus

lynx spiders

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa pikei

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Occasional1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Calomycterus setarius

Rare1 obs.

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