Downers Grove
Ecosystem Overview
The Downers Grove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in dupage county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 37 dupage county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Parthenium integrifolium
Missouri snakeroot
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Mertensia virginica
Bluebells
Euphorbia corollata
American Spurge
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Golovinomyces monardae
Magicicada cassini
Cassini Periodical Cicada
Magicicada septendecim
Decim Periodical Cicada
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Golovinomyces verbenae
Silphium laciniatum
pilot weed
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake-Master
Symphyotrichum ericoides
White-Wreath Aster
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Cercospora moricola
Golovinomyces ambrosiae
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Isodontia elegans
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dupage County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Downers Grove. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Downers Grovewithin Dupage County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.