Janesville
Ecosystem Overview
The Janesville ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in rock county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby City of Beloit, Janesville hosts 229% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 rock 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 79 total documented species.
Fallopia convolvulus
black bindweed
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Cicindela punctulata
Punctured Tiger Beetle
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Cystopteris bulbifera
Bulb Bladderfern
Typocerus velutinus
Banded Longhorn Beetle
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Taxus canadensis
shinwood
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Epicauta funebris
Hippodamia variegata
Ladybird beetle
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rock County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Janesville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Janesvillewithin Rock County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.