Parkville

Ecosystem Overview

The Parkville ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Platte County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Platte County nearby has 6% more documented species, Parkville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Platte County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common3 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Echinodorus berteroi

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Common1 obs.

Phanaeus triangularis

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Rare1 obs.

Glipa hilaris

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-6% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+224% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-6% vs. current

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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

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Platte County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Platte County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-6% vs. current

Platte City

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Lake Waukomis

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+224% vs. current

Bean Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Weston

Importance: 0.28

100 species

-6% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte County

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common3 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum appendiculatum

appendaged waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common2 obs.

Echinodorus berteroi

Common2 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common2 obs.

Megarhyssa atrata

Common1 obs.

Phanaeus triangularis

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Parapediasia teterellus

Rare1 obs.

Glipa hilaris

Rare1 obs.

Megalodacne fasciata

Rare1 obs.

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