Hardin County
Ecosystem Overview
The Hardin County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in hardin county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Cave-In-Rock, Hardin County hosts 3050% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 hardin county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Piranga rubra
Summer Tanager
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Asclepias variegata
red-ring milkweed
Sceloporus undulatus
Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]
Asterocampa celtis
Hackberry Emperor
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Amblyomma americanum
Lone Star Tick
Phyllocnistis vitifoliella
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Prepops insitivus
Euphyes vestris
Dun Skipper
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Agromyza vockerothi
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hardin County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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