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Lake Geneva

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Geneva ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in walworth county, wisconsin, 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. While Walworth County nearby has 72% more documented species, Lake Geneva offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 walworth county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

28
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 6 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Walworth County
-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Magicicada septendecim

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common20 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Zelus luridus

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common1 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Bombycilla cedrorum

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.
Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.
Galium concinnum

Galium concinnum

shining bedstraw

Common1 obs.
Ajuga reptans

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common1 obs.
Rubus occidentalis

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.
Berberis thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.
Rhamnus cathartica

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional1 obs.
Populus tremuloides

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.
Sagina procumbens

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Occasional1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Rare1 obs.
Chrysis angolensis

Chrysis angolensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Lake Genevawithin Walworth County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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