Wilmington

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilmington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #3 for species diversity among 15 Will County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#3 of 15 locations

80th 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.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Lechea mucronata

hairy pinweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 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

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common5 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common4 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Ipomoea pandurata

wild sweet-potato-vine

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Lechea mucronata

hairy pinweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Phyla lanceolata

marsh frogfruit

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica cristata

Rare1 obs.

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