De Witt County

Ecosystem Overview

The De Witt County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in De Witt 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 Lake Shinneman, De Witt County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 De Witt County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Shinneman

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common28 obs.

Toxolasma parvum

lilliput

Very Common12 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common4 obs.

Myrmecophilus pergandei

eastern ant cricket

Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common4 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common4 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common4 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional3 obs.

Neotibicen lyricen

Lyric Cicada

Occasional3 obs.

Neoconocephalus robustus

Robust Conehead

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in De Witt County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton

Importance: 0.33

64 species

+56% vs. current

Farmer City

Importance: 0.29

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 De Witt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in De Witt County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Clinton

Importance: 0.33

64 species

+56% vs. current

Farmer City

Importance: 0.29

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Shinneman

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common28 obs.

Toxolasma parvum

lilliput

Very Common12 obs.

Camponotus castaneus

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common4 obs.

Myrmecophilus pergandei

eastern ant cricket

Common4 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common4 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Common4 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common4 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional3 obs.

Neotibicen lyricen

Lyric Cicada

Occasional3 obs.

Neoconocephalus robustus

Robust Conehead

Rare2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Rare2 obs.

Cerotoma trifurcata

Rare2 obs.

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