Wheaton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheaton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in DuPage County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 37 DuPage County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 37 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. DuPage County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.49

31 species

+223% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lisle

Importance: 0.37

67 species

+49% 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

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in DuPage County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Dupage County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Downers Grove

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Lombard

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Addison

Importance: 0.49

31 species

+223% vs. current

Glendale Heights

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Oak Brook

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Glen Ellyn

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Lisle

Importance: 0.37

67 species

+49% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 37 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 37 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. DuPage County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common2 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common2 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare2 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

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