Libertyville

Ecosystem Overview

The Libertyville ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukegan nearby has 87% more documented species, Libertyville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 38 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 38 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukegan

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common2 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukegan

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-87% vs. current

Gurnee

Importance: 0.49

5 species

+160% vs. current

Mundelein

Importance: 0.49

25 species

-48% vs. current

North Chicago

Importance: 0.49

10 species

+30% vs. current

Lake Forest

Importance: 0.41

75 species

-83% vs. current

Zion

Importance: 0.36

91 species

-86% vs. current

Grayslake

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+86% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Waukegan

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-87% vs. current

Gurnee

Importance: 0.49

5 species

+160% vs. current

Mundelein

Importance: 0.49

25 species

-48% vs. current

North Chicago

Importance: 0.49

10 species

+30% vs. current

Lake Forest

Importance: 0.41

75 species

-83% vs. current

Zion

Importance: 0.36

91 species

-86% vs. current

Grayslake

Importance: 0.36

7 species

+86% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 38 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Waukegan

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Very Common2 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Very Common1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common1 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Common1 obs.

Leiothlypis celata

Orange-crowned Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

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