South Jacksonville
Ecosystem Overview
The South Jacksonville ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in morgan county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jacksonville, South Jacksonville hosts 125% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 morgan county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Cycloneda munda
Polished Lady Beetle
Photinus pyralis
Big Dipper Firefly
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Chauliognathus marginatus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Morgan County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Jacksonvillewithin Morgan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.