Knoxville

Ecosystem Overview

The Knoxville ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Knox County nearby has 37% more documented species, Knoxville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Knox County

-37% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1.4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.04 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.98 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common0.75 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.74 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.69 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper

Occasional0.69 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Occasional0.69 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

Lucerne Moth

Occasional0.68 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Bristly Cutworm

Occasional0.68 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace Veneer Moth

Occasional0.68 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional0.68 obs.

Potamyia flava

Rare0.68 obs.

Sylvicola punctatus

Rare0.68 obs.

Tetanolita floridana

Florida Tetanolita Moth

Rare0.68 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-37% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-41% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-34% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-2% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+9% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+236% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+327% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% 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 Knox County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Very Common1.4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Very Common1.04 obs.

Miscanthus sinensis

Eulalia

Very Common1 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

Flag Iris

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium galeobdolon

Golden Archangel

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Common1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

Buttonweed

Common0.98 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common0.75 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Common0.75 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Common0.74 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Common0.69 obs.

Anagrapha falcifera

Celery Looper

Occasional0.69 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Occasional0.69 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

Lucerne Moth

Occasional0.68 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Bristly Cutworm

Occasional0.68 obs.

Euchromius ocellea

Necklace Veneer Moth

Occasional0.68 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional0.68 obs.

Potamyia flava

Rare0.68 obs.

Sylvicola punctatus

Rare0.68 obs.

Tetanolita floridana

Florida Tetanolita Moth

Rare0.68 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Knox County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-37% vs. current

Snakeden Hollow State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-41% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-34% vs. current

East Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-2% vs. current

Galesburg

Importance: 0.70

43 species

+9% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

14 species

+236% vs. current

Spoon River State Forest

Importance: 0.70

11 species

+327% vs. current

Maquon

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+683% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Knox County

-37% species diversity