Hopkins Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Hopkins Park ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Kankakee County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Kankakee, Hopkins Park hosts 15% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Kankakee County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee

+15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Lochmaeus bilineata

Double-Lined Prominent Moth

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Ammophila procera

Common Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ancylis muricana

Occasional1 obs.

Glaphyria glaphyralis

Occasional1 obs.

Digrammia ordinata

Amorpha Angle

Occasional1 obs.

Lesmone detrahens

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee

Importance: 0.51

13 species

+15% vs. current

Kankakee County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-85% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

-48% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+650% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+150% 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 Kankakee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Kankakee County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Kankakee

Importance: 0.51

13 species

+15% vs. current

Kankakee County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-85% vs. current

Bourbonnais

Importance: 0.48

29 species

-48% vs. current

Bradley

Importance: 0.48

2 species

+650% vs. current

Momence

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+150% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kankakee

+15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Enallagma aspersum

Azure Bluet

Very Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Very Common1 obs.

Lochmaeus bilineata

Double-Lined Prominent Moth

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common1 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Blue-Jacket

Common1 obs.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Ammophila procera

Common Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ancylis muricana

Occasional1 obs.

Glaphyria glaphyralis

Occasional1 obs.

Digrammia ordinata

Amorpha Angle

Occasional1 obs.

Lesmone detrahens

Occasional1 obs.

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