Addison

Ecosystem Overview

The Addison ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in DuPage County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wheaton nearby has 69% more documented species, Addison offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 37 DuPage County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 37 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheaton

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common2 obs.

Besma quercivoraria

Oak Besma Moth

Common2 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Common1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheaton

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-69% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+675% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lisle

Importance: 0.37

67 species

-54% 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 DuPage County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Wheaton

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-69% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+675% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-69% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-69% vs. current

Lisle

Importance: 0.37

67 species

-54% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 37 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Wheaton

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada cassini

Cassini Periodical Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

white-speck

Very Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Very Common2 obs.

Besma quercivoraria

Oak Besma Moth

Common2 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Rivula propinqualis

Spotted Grass Moth

Common1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Mellilla xanthometata

Orange Wing Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Rare1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Rare1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Rare1 obs.

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