Locations in Union County, Illinois
Species in Union County
Common Species in Union County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Cottonmouth
Lithobates sphenocephalus
Southern Leopard Frog
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Plethodon dorsalis
Northern Zigzag Salamander
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Delphinium tricorne
dwarf larkspur
Phacelia purshii
Pursh's phacelia
Eurycea longicauda
Long-tailed Salamander
Nerodia erythrogaster
Plainbelly Water Snake
Eurycea lucifuga
Cave Salamander
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Union County
Explore 9 documented locations in Union County, Illinois. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (1 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (1 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (7 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Union County's natural heritage.