Marion County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Marion County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Marion County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Palmyra, Marion County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Marion County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Palmyra

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Strangalia luteicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Enoclerus rosmarus

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Isonychia sicca

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia rufipes

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Palmyra

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common3 obs.

Strangalia luteicornis

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Monobia quadridens

Four-Toothed Mason Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Common2 obs.

Enoclerus rosmarus

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Common1 obs.

Isonychia sicca

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea onusta

Red Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Atomosia rufipes

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Schistocerca lineata

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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