Twin Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Twin Lakes ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Edgar County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Edgar County nearby has 76% more documented species, Twin Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 100 Edgar County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Edgar County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.99 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.99 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.99 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common0.99 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common0.99 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.99 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common0.96 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common0.87 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.84 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.26 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.19 obs.

Dianthus plumarius

Pink

Occasional0.18 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.15 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Occasional0.12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.09 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Edgar County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Edgar County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Kansas

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Vermilion

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hume

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Chrisman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.60

18 species

0% vs. current

Edgar County Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

18 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 Edgar County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common0.99 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common0.99 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

False Solomon'S Seal

Very Common0.99 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common0.99 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common0.99 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Green Clearwing

Common0.99 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common0.96 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Common0.87 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.84 obs.

Clematis terniflora

Autumn Clematis

Common0.26 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Common0.2 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Scarole

Occasional0.2 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.19 obs.

Dianthus plumarius

Pink

Occasional0.18 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Occasional0.15 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

Burnt Dock

Occasional0.12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Occasional0.09 obs.

Mirabilis jalapa

False Jalap

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Edgar County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Edgar County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-76% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Kansas

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% vs. current

Vermilion

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hume

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Chrisman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Paris

Importance: 0.60

18 species

0% vs. current

Edgar County Fair Grounds

Importance: 0.50

18 species

0% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 100 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Edgar County

-76% species diversity