Loves Corner Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Loves Corner ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Hardin County nearby has 81% more documented species, Loves Corner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #56 for species diversity among 100 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardin County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Very Common0.99 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.38 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common0.38 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Very Common0.14 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.14 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.13 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Common0.13 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common0.13 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.13 obs.

Bidens frondosa

Sticktight

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional0.13 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Cave-in-rock

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Rosiclare

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Magicicada tredecassini

13-Year Cicada

Very Common0.99 obs.

Magicicada tredecim

Very Common0.96 obs.

Dasypus novemcinctus

Tatou A Neuf Bandes

Very Common0.38 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common0.38 obs.

Colonus sylvanus

Jumping Spiders

Very Common0.14 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Common0.14 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common0.13 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Carpetweed

Common0.13 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

Burweed

Common0.13 obs.

Panicum capillare

Witchgrass

Common0.13 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.13 obs.

Bidens frondosa

Sticktight

Occasional0.13 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Sweet-Bean

Occasional0.13 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Occasional0.13 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

#56

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#56 of 100 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Hardin County

-81% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hardin County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Cave-in-rock

Importance: 0.70

14 species

0% vs. current

Elizabethtown

Importance: 0.70

8 species

+75% vs. current

Rosiclare

7 species

+100% vs. current

Kaskaskia Experimental Forest

Importance: 0.60

16 species

-12% vs. current

Cave In Rock State Park

Importance: 0.60

14 species

0% vs. current

Sparks Hill

Importance: 0.50

62 species

-77% vs. current

Cave-in-rock

Importance: 0.50

14 species

0% 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 Hardin County County.