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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Southern Plains Bumble Bee
Poison Ivy
Mayapple
Haymaids

Leafcup
Blue Phlox
Turkey Vulture
Blanchard'S Cricket Frog
Bluebells
American White Pelican
Dogbane
Bald Eagle
Golden Cassia
Ring-Billed Gull
Amur Honeysuckle
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan

Black And Gold Bumble Bee
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois
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 Jersey County County.
The Jersey County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Jersey County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Fidelity, Jersey County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #68 for species diversity among 100 Jersey County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th percentile for biodiversity.