Homer Glen

Ecosystem Overview

The Homer Glen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Will 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 #2 for species diversity among 15 Will County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common5 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Common5 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common4 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% 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 Will County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lockport

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common6 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common6 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common5 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Common5 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common4 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common4 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Occasional4 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional4 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare4 obs.

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