Greene County

Ecosystem Overview

The Greene County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 John Q McLean, Lee and Hammons Lake Number 3, Greene County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. John Q McLean, Lee and Hammons Lake Number 3

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common15 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common6 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common6 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Common6 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional5 obs.

Dicliptera brachiata

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Rare5 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare5 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Greene County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley Water Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Strafford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ash Grove

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Springfield

Importance: 0.20

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fellows Lake

Importance: 0.16

11 species

+809% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Greene County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Greene County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley Water Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Strafford

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Willard

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ash Grove

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Springfield

Importance: 0.20

24 species

+317% vs. current

Fellows Lake

Importance: 0.16

11 species

+809% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. John Q McLean, Lee and Hammons Lake Number 3

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common15 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common7 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common7 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common6 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common6 obs.

Portulaca pilosa

Kiss me quick

Common6 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional6 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Acalypha persimilis

Occasional5 obs.

Dicliptera brachiata

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional5 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Rare5 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare5 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare5 obs.

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