Bethalto
Ecosystem Overview
The Bethalto ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in madison county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alton nearby has 15% more documented species, Bethalto offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 16 madison county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.
Sphex pensylvanicus
Great Black Digger Wasp
Cotinis nitida
Alypia octomaculata
Eightspotted Forester
Spodoptera ornithogalli
Yellow-Striped Armyworm Moth
Ceratomia hageni
Hagen's Sphinx
Epicauta vittata
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Colias eurytheme
Orange Sulphur
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Hypena scabra
Green Cloverworm Moth
Chinavia hilaris
Green Stink Bug
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Labidomera clivicollis
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Madison County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bethalto. 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 Bethaltowithin Madison County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.