Edwardsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Edwardsville ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wyandotte County, Kansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kansas City nearby has 88% more documented species, Edwardsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Wyandotte County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Very Common2 obs.

Conocephalus strictus

Straight-lanced Katydid

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County Lake

in Kansas City

Importance: 0.20

12 species

0% 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 Wyandotte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wyandotte County County, Kansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Kansas City

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyandotte County Lake

in Kansas City

Importance: 0.20

12 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Kansas City

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Very Common2 obs.

Conocephalus strictus

Straight-lanced Katydid

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Common2 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Dichromorpha viridis

Short-winged Green Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Allium vineale

wild onion

Occasional1 obs.

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