Lily Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Lily Lake ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in kane county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carpentersville nearby has 71% more documented species, Lily Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 15 kane county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Tremex columba
Wasp
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Leucoagaricus americanus
Reddening Lepiota
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Phlox subulata
Ground Pink
Ranunculus sceleratus
cursed crowfoot
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Eutrochium maculatum
spotted Joe Pye weed
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lily Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lily Lakewithin Kane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.