Lena
Ecosystem Overview
The Lena ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in stephenson county, illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Freeport, Lena hosts 600% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 stephenson county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Verbena urticifolia
White Vervain
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Bombus vagans
Half-black bumble bee
Bombus fervidus
Yellow Bumble Bee
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Araneus diadematus
european garden spider
Trachelipus rathkii
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Helophilus fasciatus
Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stephenson County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lena. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lenawithin Stephenson County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.