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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Leafcup
Buttonbush
Blue Phlox
Spicebush
Bluebells
Red Admiral

Handsome Locust
Red Sumac
Mullein
Redbud
Amur Honeysuckle
Osage-Orange
Northern Cloudywing

Wild Tea

Cocklebur Weevil
Eightspotted Forester
Sweetclover
Yarrow
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Jersey County County, Illinois
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 Jersey County County.
The Camp Piasa ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Jersey County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jersey County, Camp Piasa hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Jersey County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.