MacOmb
Ecosystem Overview
The MacOmb ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in mcdonough county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McDonough County nearby has 54% more documented species, MacOmb offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 mcdonough county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Catharus ustulatus
Swainson's Thrush
Cystopteris protrusa
Creeping Fragile Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Allium sativum
Garden Garlic
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Hibiscus trionum
Flower of an hour
Popillia japonica
Japanese Beetle
Chrysis angolensis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in McDonough County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement MacOmbwithin McDonough County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.