Ashland

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Boone County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Boone County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common68 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common35 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common25 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common10 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common9 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common7 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Common7 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional6 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional5 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare4 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Boone County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pierpont

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% 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 Boone County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Boone County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Boone County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ashland Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pierpont

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common68 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common35 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common30 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common25 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common10 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common9 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common7 obs.

Melissodes desponsus

Thistle Long-Horned Bee

Common7 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional6 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional6 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional6 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional6 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional5 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare4 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare4 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare4 obs.

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