City Of Beloit

Ecosystem Overview

The City Of Beloit ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Janesville nearby has 70% more documented species, City Of Beloit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Rock 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Janesville

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Lonicera morrowii

Morrow's honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Scoliopteryx libatrix

herald

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Occasional1 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Tatarian honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rock County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Janesville

Importance: 0.43

79 species

-70% vs. current

Rock County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Turtle Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+500% vs. current

Lions Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Milton

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2300% 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 Rock County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Rock County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Janesville

Importance: 0.43

79 species

-70% vs. current

Rock County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Turtle Creek

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+500% vs. current

Lions Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Milton

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2300% 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 Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Janesville

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Lonicera morrowii

Morrow's honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Scoliopteryx libatrix

herald

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus fascicularis

tufted buttercup

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia dentata

Green Poinsettia

Occasional1 obs.

Moehringia lateriflora

Blunt-Leaf Grove-Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Tatarian honeysuckle

Rare1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

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