North Aurora

Ecosystem Overview

The North Aurora ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Kane County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carpentersville nearby has 84% more documented species, North Aurora offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 Kane County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Carpentersville

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Torilis japonica

Erect Hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Picipes badius

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kane County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carpentersville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

Kane County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

South Elgin

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+433% vs. current

Fox River

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Lake Patterson

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Elburn

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Sugar Grove

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+220% vs. current

West Dundee

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+33% 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 Kane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kane County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Carpentersville

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

Kane County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-84% vs. current

South Elgin

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+433% vs. current

Fox River

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+129% vs. current

Lake Patterson

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Elburn

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Sugar Grove

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+220% vs. current

West Dundee

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+33% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Carpentersville

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Common1 obs.

Torilis japonica

Erect Hedgeparsley

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Occasional1 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional1 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Picipes badius

Occasional1 obs.

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