Platte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Platte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte County, Missouri, 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 Platte City, Platte County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte City

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common12 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common11 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Very Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common8 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Conocephalus nemoralis

Woodland Meadow Katydid

Common7 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common7 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional7 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional6 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional6 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare6 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare6 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

+6% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Platte County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

+6% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte City

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common12 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common11 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Very Common10 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common10 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Very Common10 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common8 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common8 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common7 obs.

Conocephalus nemoralis

Woodland Meadow Katydid

Common7 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common7 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional7 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Occasional6 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional6 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Rare6 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Rare6 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare6 obs.

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