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Litchfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Litchfield ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 61% more documented species, Litchfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Montgomery County
-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Agalinis tenuifolia

Agalinis tenuifolia

Common Agalinis

Very Common2 obs.
Labidomera clivicollis

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Very Common1 obs.
Parcoblatta pennsylvanica

Parcoblatta pennsylvanica

Pennsylvanian wood cockroach

Very Common1 obs.
Pholcus phalangioides

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common1 obs.
Asclepias purpurascens

Asclepias purpurascens

purple milkweed

Very Common1 obs.
Aureolaria grandiflora

Aureolaria grandiflora

Common1 obs.
Loxosceles reclusa

Loxosceles reclusa

Common1 obs.
Lasiurus borealis

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Common1 obs.
Monarda bradburiana

Monarda bradburiana

Common1 obs.
Polistes dominula

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.
Pantherophis spiloides

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common1 obs.

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