Mundelein
Ecosystem Overview
The Mundelein ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waukegan nearby has 75% more documented species, Mundelein offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 38 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Noctua pronuba
large yellow underwing
Nomophila nearctica
American Rush Veneer
Udea rubigalis
Celery Leaftier Moth
Pasiphila rectangulata
Green Pug
Chalybion californicum
Notocelia rosaecolana
Common Rose Bell Moth
Galgula partita
Wedgeling
Lacinipolia renigera
Kidney-Spotted Minor
Crambus praefectellus
Common Grass-Veneer
Naphrys pulex
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Costaconvexa centrostrigaria
Traveller
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Choristoneura fumiferana
Spruce Budworm
Choristoneura rosaceana
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Barbarea vulgaris
Garden yellowrocket
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mundelein. 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 Mundeleinwithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.