St. Charles

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Charles ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in St. Charles County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While St. Charles County nearby has 86% more documented species, St. Charles offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 14 St. Charles County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pentagenia vittigera

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common1 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Morchella americana

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+133% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-69% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-53% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% 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. Charles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Charles County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

O'Fallon

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+133% vs. current

Wentzville

Importance: 0.41

45 species

-69% vs. current

St. Peters

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-53% vs. current

Lake Number 35

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+27% vs. current

August A Busch Lake Number 16

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Busch Area Lake Number 570

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Lake St. Louis

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 14 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Charles County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Pentagenia vittigera

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium carolinianum

Carolina Crane's-bill

Very Common1 obs.

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common1 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Morchella americana

Occasional1 obs.

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