Lawrence County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 St. Francisville, Lawrence County hosts 1775% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. St. Francisville

+1775% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.21 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3.69 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common3.32 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.21 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common3.05 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Common2.79 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2.49 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2.16 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common2.05 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common2.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Blue-Winged Scoliid Wasp

Occasional1.97 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional1.88 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Cicada Killer

Occasional1.86 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

Redheaded Ash Borer

Occasional1.84 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1.81 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Rare1.76 obs.

Celticecis connata

Rare1.76 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. St. Francisville

+1775% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

Poison Ivy

Very Common8.21 obs.

Hibiscus syriacus

Althea

Very Common3.69 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

Mistflower

Very Common3.32 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Very Common3.21 obs.

Ilex opaca

White Holly

Very Common3.05 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

Bladdernut

Common2.79 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common2.49 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

Pusley

Common2.16 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Grey-Headed Coneflower

Common2.05 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2.05 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Common2.04 obs.

Cornus florida

Dogwood

Occasional2 obs.

Epilachna borealis

Squash Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Scolia dubia

Blue-Winged Scoliid Wasp

Occasional1.97 obs.

Tilia americana

Basswood

Occasional1.88 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Cicada Killer

Occasional1.86 obs.

Neoclytus acuminatus

Redheaded Ash Borer

Occasional1.84 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1.81 obs.

Pelidnota punctata

Grapevine Beetle

Rare1.76 obs.

Celticecis connata

Rare1.76 obs.

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