Venedy

Ecosystem Overview

The Venedy ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 85% more documented species, Venedy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 100 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.37 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.37 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common0.34 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common0.18 obs.

Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus

Cocklebur Weevil

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common0.17 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common0.17 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.17 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.15 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Okawville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-31% vs. current

Addieville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Oakdale

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Radom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Irvington

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-85% vs. current

Okawville

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-86% vs. current

Nashville

Importance: 0.70

16 species

-31% vs. current

Addieville

Importance: 0.70

13 species

-15% vs. current

Oakdale

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+83% vs. current

Ashley

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Radom

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

Irvington

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+450% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Very Common0.37 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.37 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common0.34 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common0.18 obs.

Rhodobaenus quinquepunctatus

Cocklebur Weevil

Very Common0.18 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common0.17 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common0.17 obs.

Polistes metricus

Metric Paper Wasp

Common0.17 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Common0.16 obs.

Junonia coenia

Common Buckeye

Common0.15 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common0.08 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 100 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-85% species diversity