Hancock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hancock County ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Hancock County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nauvoo, Hancock County hosts 1120% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Hancock County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nauvoo

+1120% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Gentiana alba

Very Common6 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cubensis

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+663%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Nauvoo

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1120% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.30

18 species

+239% 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 Hancock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+663%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Hancock County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Nauvoo

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1120% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+6000% vs. current

Hamilton

Importance: 0.30

18 species

+239% 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 Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nauvoo

+1120% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Gentiana alba

Very Common6 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Very Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Very Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Common2 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Nasiaeschna pentacantha

Cyrano Darner

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Occasional1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes cubensis

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

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