Walnut Point State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Walnut Point State Park ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Douglas County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Douglas County nearby has 57% more documented species, Walnut Point State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 98 Douglas County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 98 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common15 obs.

Neotibicen tibicen

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Purple Laccaria

Common1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Weevil

Common1 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

White Jelly Fungus

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Picipes badius

Bay Polypore

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Rare1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+120%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-57% vs. current

Villa Grove

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Tuscola

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+313% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Arcola

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Hindsboro

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Arthur

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+200% 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 Douglas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+120%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Douglas County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Douglas County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-57% vs. current

Villa Grove

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+267% vs. current

Tuscola

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+313% vs. current

Garrett

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Arcola

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Camargo

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1000% vs. current

Hindsboro

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Arthur

Importance: 0.60

11 species

+200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common15 obs.

Neotibicen tibicen

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common1 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Purple Laccaria

Common1 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Weevil

Common1 obs.

Ductifera pululahuana

White Jelly Fungus

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common1 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Picipes badius

Bay Polypore

Common1 obs.

Battus philenor

Blue Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Krigia biflora

Two-Flowered Cynthia

Rare1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Neotibicen pruinosus

Rare1 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 98 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Douglas County

-57% species diversity