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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Hunt Bumble Bee

Western Bumble Bee

Buckthorn

Plains Gayfeather

Nevada Bumble Bee

Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee

Blanket-Flower

Black Cottonwood
Missouri Milkvetch

Wild Rose

Piprage

Western Conifer Seed Bug

Rowan
Mule Deer

Two-Spot Ladybird


Bronze Ground Beetle

Tufted Thyatirid Moth

Two Form Bumble Bee

Margined Carrion Beetle
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis and Clark County County, Montana
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 Lewis and Clark County County.
The Helena ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lewis and Clark County, Helena hosts 3% more species diversity.