Danville

Ecosystem Overview

The Danville ecosystem supports 43 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Vermilion County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vermilion County nearby has 57% more documented species, Danville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Vermilion 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Common1 obs.

Neoclytus caprea

Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Glipa oculata

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Vermilion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-57% vs. current

Lake Vermilion

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4200% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+4200% 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 Vermilion County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Vermilion County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Vermilion County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-57% vs. current

Lake Vermilion

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4200% vs. current

Oakwood

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+4200% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vermilion County

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 43 total documented species.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Common1 obs.

Enoclerus ichneumoneus

Common1 obs.

Neoclytus caprea

Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Glipa oculata

Occasional1 obs.

Myodocha serripes

Long-Necked Seed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Catogenus rufus

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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