Lake Geneva

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Geneva ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Walworth County nearby has 72% more documented species, Lake Geneva offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Walworth County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walworth County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common20 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Galium concinnum

shining bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Rare1 obs.

Chrysis angolensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Walworth County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Walworth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+155% vs. current

Lulu Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Elkhorn

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Williams Bay

Importance: 0.32

27 species

+4% 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 Walworth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Walworth County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Walworth County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-72% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+155% vs. current

Lulu Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+833% vs. current

Elkhorn

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Williams Bay

Importance: 0.32

27 species

+4% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Walworth County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common20 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Galium concinnum

shining bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Rare1 obs.

Chrysis angolensis

Rare1 obs.

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