Lake In The Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake In The Hills ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in McHenry County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McHenry County nearby has 50% more documented species, Lake In The Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 McHenry 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. McHenry County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common2 obs.

Angelica atropurpurea

Purple Angelica

Common2 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common2 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Common1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Linum sulcatum

Grooved Flax

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McHenry County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

McHenry County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.49

50 species

0% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Atwood

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Defiance

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+285% vs. current

McHenry

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+1150% vs. current

Cary

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+127% vs. current

Johnsburg

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+900% 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 McHenry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+72%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in McHenry County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

McHenry County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-50% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.49

50 species

0% vs. current

Woodstock

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Atwood

Importance: 0.35

32 species

+56% vs. current

Lake Defiance

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+285% vs. current

McHenry

Importance: 0.34

4 species

+1150% vs. current

Cary

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+127% vs. current

Johnsburg

Importance: 0.32

5 species

+900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. McHenry County

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Spiked Lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common2 obs.

Angelica atropurpurea

Purple Angelica

Common2 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common2 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Common1 obs.

Scirpus atrovirens

Dark Green Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Schoenoplectus acutus

Tule

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Schizachyrium scoparium

Small Bluestem

Occasional1 obs.

Allium cernuum

nodding wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Linum sulcatum

Grooved Flax

Occasional1 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Rare1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare1 obs.

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