Weston

Ecosystem Overview

The Weston ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte 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 #1 for species diversity among 6 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common8 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Conocephalus nemoralis

Woodland Meadow Katydid

Very Common7 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common6 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common6 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common5 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common5 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare4 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

+6% 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 Platte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Parkville

Importance: 0.30

94 species

+6% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common8 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common8 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common7 obs.

Conocephalus nemoralis

Woodland Meadow Katydid

Very Common7 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Common6 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common6 obs.

Graphocephala versuta

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common5 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common5 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Occasional4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional4 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare4 obs.

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Rare4 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare4 obs.

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