Stephenson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stephenson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Stephenson County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Freeport, Stephenson County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Stephenson County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeport

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common7 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common6 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common5 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stephenson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeport

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lena

Importance: 0.30

28 species

+257% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pearl City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Stephenson County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Stephenson County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Freeport

Importance: 0.49

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lena

Importance: 0.30

28 species

+257% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Pearl City

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Freeport

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common7 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common7 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common6 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common5 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Occasional4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Rare4 obs.

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