Hilliard

Ecosystem Overview

The Hilliard ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Butler County nearby has 20% more documented species, Hilliard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 100 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.78 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.5 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Very Common0.43 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.41 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.25 obs.

Carex pellita

Woolly Sedge

Common0.25 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.24 obs.

Carex granularis

Pale Sedge

Common0.24 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.24 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Occasional0.23 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Occasional0.23 obs.

Carex oxylepis

Sharpscale Sedge

Occasional0.23 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional0.23 obs.

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Occasional0.23 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Meadow Spikemoss

Rare0.22 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Rare0.22 obs.

Sphenopholis intermedia

Slender Wedgegrass

Rare0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-20% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-23% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+13% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+228% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+247% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-13% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-13% 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 Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-20% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-23% vs. current

Neelyville

Importance: 0.70

52 species

+13% vs. current

Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

+228% vs. current

Fisk

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+5800% vs. current

Corkwood Conservation Area

Importance: 0.60

17 species

+247% vs. current

McLane Park

in Poplar Bluff

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-13% vs. current

Loma Linda

Importance: 0.50

68 species

-13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.78 obs.

Asclepias variegata

White Milkweed

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.5 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepal Grass

Very Common0.43 obs.

Carex intumescens

Bladder Sedge

Very Common0.42 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Chinese Honeysuckle

Common0.41 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.25 obs.

Carex pellita

Woolly Sedge

Common0.25 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common0.24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common0.24 obs.

Carex granularis

Pale Sedge

Common0.24 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Oleaster

Occasional0.24 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Occasional0.23 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Toadshade

Occasional0.23 obs.

Carex oxylepis

Sharpscale Sedge

Occasional0.23 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional0.23 obs.

Hymenocallis occidentalis

Occasional0.23 obs.

Selaginella apoda

Meadow Spikemoss

Rare0.22 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Wild Yam

Rare0.22 obs.

Sphenopholis intermedia

Slender Wedgegrass

Rare0.22 obs.

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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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 100 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

-20% species diversity