Bel-nor

Ecosystem Overview

The Bel-nor ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Bel-nor hosts 920% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 45 St. Louis County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 45 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+920% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Condylostylus sipho

Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Plecia americana

Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+920% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-49% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+325% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

-40% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-20% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-49% 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

-14%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+920% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-49% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+325% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+1175% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

-40% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-20% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-49% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 45 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+920% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Common1 obs.

Condylostylus sipho

Common1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Common1 obs.

Plecia americana

Common1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Emmelina monodactyla

Morning-Glory Plume Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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