Putnam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Putnam County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Putnam County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Standard, Putnam County hosts 7800% more species diversity. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 95 Putnam County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 95 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Standard

+7800% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common10.03 obs.

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Bombus affinis

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Very Common7.05 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.55 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Very Common3.35 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Bristly Cutworm

Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed

Common3 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common3 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common3 obs.

Haploa confusa

Confused Haploa Moth

Common3 obs.

Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Occasional3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Black-Ended Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Occasional3 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare2.42 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Rare2.36 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare2.35 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Mark

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+339% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% 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 Putnam County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Putnam County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Hennepin

Importance: 0.70

79 species

0% vs. current

Mark

Importance: 0.70

78 species

+1% vs. current

Granville

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+339% vs. current

Magnolia

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Standard

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

McNabb

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+7800% vs. current

Donnelley State Fish And Wildlife Area

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

Hennepin

Importance: 0.60

80 species

-1% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common10.03 obs.

No image

Bombus affinis

Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

Very Common7.05 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common4.55 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

Great Waterleaf

Very Common3.35 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Bristly Cutworm

Common3 obs.

Ectropis crepuscularia

Engrailed

Common3 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common3 obs.

Mythimna unipuncta

Armyworm

Common3 obs.

Haploa confusa

Confused Haploa Moth

Common3 obs.

Silene regia

Royal Catchfly

Occasional3 obs.

Eudryas grata

Beautiful Wood-Nymph

Occasional3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Black-Ended Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantana

Mealytree

Occasional3 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Parsnip

Occasional3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Rare2.42 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Rare2.36 obs.

Impatiens capensis

Snapweed

Rare2.35 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 95 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 95 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Standard

+7800% species diversity