Grandview

Ecosystem Overview

The Grandview ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Missouri, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Missouri nearby has 47% more documented species, Grandview offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #88 for species diversity among 350 Missouri natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 350 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Salvia azurea

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Triepeolus concavus

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus parallelus

Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Archytas apicifer

Rare1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+26% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+430% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+13% 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 Missouri.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Missouri

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-47% vs. current

Kansas City

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-47% vs. current

City Of St. Louis

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-47% vs. current

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-47% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-47% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.48

42 species

+26% vs. current

Jefferson City

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+430% vs. current

Joplin

Importance: 0.46

47 species

+13% 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

#88

Regional Rank

Out of 350 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#88 of 350 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Missouri

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Salvia azurea

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus fraternus

Southern plains bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Very Common2 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Common2 obs.

Sorghastrum nutans

Yellow Indiangrass

Common2 obs.

Sphex pensylvanicus

Great Black Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Triepeolus concavus

Common1 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus parallelus

Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Archytas apicifer

Rare1 obs.

Megachile xylocopoides

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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