Iroquois County

Ecosystem Overview

The Iroquois County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Iroquois 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 Watseka, Iroquois County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Iroquois County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Watseka

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common11 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Very Common7 obs.

Araneus pratensis

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Common4 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Common4 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common4 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Occasional3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional3 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Insolibasidium deformans

Occasional3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare3 obs.

Oecanthus forbesi

Forbes’s tree cricket

Rare3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Watseka

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ashkum

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayles Lake

Importance: 0.18

1 species

+9900% 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 Iroquois County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Iroquois County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Watseka

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ashkum

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clifton

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bayles Lake

Importance: 0.18

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Watseka

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Magicicada tredecassini

13-year cicada

Very Common11 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Very Common7 obs.

Araneus pratensis

Very Common5 obs.

Magicicada neotredecim

Very Common5 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common4 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Common4 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Common4 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common4 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common3 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Occasional3 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional3 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional3 obs.

Insolibasidium deformans

Occasional3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Occasional3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Rare3 obs.

Oecanthus forbesi

Forbes’s tree cricket

Rare3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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