Vernon Hills
Ecosystem Overview
The Vernon Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in lake 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 38 lake 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.
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Pieris rapae
small white
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Butorides virescens
green heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Dermestes lardarius
Larder Beetle
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
Xylotrechus colonus
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Euchlanis triquetra
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Vernon Hills. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Vernon Hillswithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.