Putnam County
Ecosystem Overview
The Putnam County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in putnam 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. Compared to nearby Fish N Fun Lake, Putnam County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 putnam 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 100 total documented species.
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Darapsa myron
Hog Sphinx
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Lacinipolia renigera
Kidney-Spotted Minor
Haploa confusa
Silene regia
royal catchfly
Mythimna unipuncta
white-speck
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Ectropis crepuscularia
Engrailed Moth
Eudryas grata
Beautiful Wood-Nymph
Nadata gibbosa
Yellowlined Caterpillar
Astyleiopus variegatus
Ostrinia penitalis
Larinioides cornutus
Haematopis grataria
Chickweed Geometer
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing Moth
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Microcrambus biguttellus
Cybister fimbriolatus
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Regional Wildlife Network
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