Ballwin

Ecosystem Overview

The Ballwin ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, 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. Compared to nearby Florissant, Ballwin hosts 140% more species diversity. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 45 St. Louis County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 45 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+140% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Louis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+140% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+200% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

-86% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-81% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.42

98 species

-88% 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 St. Louis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in St. Louis County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+140% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+200% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

-86% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-81% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wildwood

Importance: 0.42

98 species

-88% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 45 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+140% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common17 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Common2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

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