Bourbonnais
Ecosystem Overview
The Bourbonnais ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in kankakee 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. Compared to nearby Kankakee, Bourbonnais hosts 123% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 kankakee county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Nematocampa resistaria
Horned Spanworm Moth
Pleuroprucha insulsaria
Common Tan Wave
Chlorochlamys chloroleucaria
Blackberry Looper Moth
Anelaphus villosus
Prionoxystus robiniae
Carpenterworm
Cydia pomonella
Codling Moth
Sparganothis sulfureana
Sparganothis Fruitworm Moth
Peridroma saucia
pearly underwing
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Lochmaeus bilineata
Double-Lined Prominent Moth
Agonopterix alstroemeriana
Paonias myops
Small-Eyed Sphinx
Manduca sexta
Carolina Sphinx
Pyralis farinalis
Meal Moth
Lygropia rivulalis
Microcrambus elegans
Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth
Microcrambus biguttellus
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing Moth
Colladonus clitellarius
The saddleback leafhopper
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kankakee County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bourbonnais. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bourbonnaiswithin Kankakee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.