Lemont

Ecosystem Overview

The Lemont ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Illinois, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chicago nearby has 28% more documented species, Lemont offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #105 for species diversity among 594 Illinois natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 594 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-28% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens polylepis

Bearded Beggarticks

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Agrostis gigantea

black bent

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-28% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-28% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+50% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-28% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-28% 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

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Chicago

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-28% vs. current

Illinois

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-28% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Evanston

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Peoria

Importance: 0.54

48 species

+50% vs. current

Champaign

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Naperville

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-28% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-28% 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

#105

Regional Rank

Out of 594 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#105 of 594 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chicago

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Bidens polylepis

Bearded Beggarticks

Very Common2 obs.

Chamaecrista fasciculata

Sleepingplant

Very Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Common1 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Agrostis gigantea

black bent

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare1 obs.

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