Wildwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Wildwood ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Louis County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Wildwood hosts 1860% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 45 St. Louis County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 45 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+1860% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Very Common4 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Crocidophora tuberculalis

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Rare1 obs.

Neolema sexpunctata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+66%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1860% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+717% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2350% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-2% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

+15% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+53% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-2% 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

+66%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Florissant

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1860% vs. current

St. Louis County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-2% vs. current

Ballwin

Importance: 0.45

12 species

+717% vs. current

Hazelwood

Importance: 0.45

4 species

+2350% vs. current

Maryland Heights

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-2% vs. current

Chesterfield

Importance: 0.43

85 species

+15% vs. current

Kirkwood

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+53% vs. current

University City

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-2% 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional29 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 45 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Florissant

+1860% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Very Common4 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Common3 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common2 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Common2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Crocidophora tuberculalis

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala ultronia

Ultronia Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Isochaetes beutenmuelleri

Rare1 obs.

Neolema sexpunctata

Rare1 obs.

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