St. Joseph
Ecosystem Overview
The St. Joseph ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in champaign county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Champaign nearby has 61% more documented species, St. Joseph offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 15 champaign county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Coreopsis tripteris
tall tickseed
Encoptolophus sordidus
Dusky Locust
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Euphoria sepulcralis
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Chauliognathus pensylvanicus
Soldier Beetle
Diabrotica cristata
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sphex nudus
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Cisseps fulvicollis
Yellow-Collared Scape Moth
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Physostegia virginiana
obedient plant
Ipomoea hederacea
Ivyleaf morning-glory
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Champaign County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near St. Joseph. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement St. Josephwithin Champaign County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.