Hardin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hardin County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Hardin 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 Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County hosts 3050% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Hardin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cave-In-Rock

+3050% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Cave-in-rock

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3050% 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 Hardin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Hardin County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Cave-in-rock

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+3050% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cave-In-Rock

+3050% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common3 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Very Common3 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Asclepias variegata

red-ring milkweed

Common2 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Prepops insitivus

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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