Bolton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bolton ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Harrison County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Harrison County nearby has 79% more documented species, Bolton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 100 Harrison County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cuscuta glomerata

Very Common0.28 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.15 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.14 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Common0.14 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Common0.14 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.14 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Occasional0.14 obs.

Melanthium virginicum

Occasional0.12 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

Downy Gentian

Occasional0.12 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Occasional0.1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-79% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

New Hampton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Mount Moriah

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Cainsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+114% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-44% 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 Harrison County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harrison County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Harrison County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-79% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-81% vs. current

New Hampton

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+200% vs. current

Ridgeway

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+650% vs. current

Mount Moriah

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Cainsville

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Bethany

Importance: 0.60

7 species

+114% vs. current

Hatfield

Importance: 0.50

27 species

-44% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cuscuta glomerata

Very Common0.28 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.15 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.15 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black And Gold Bumble Bee

Common0.15 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.14 obs.

Dalea candida

White Dalea

Common0.14 obs.

Sporobolus michauxianus

Ripgut

Common0.14 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.14 obs.

Elymus canadensis

Canada Wildrye

Occasional0.14 obs.

Melanthium virginicum

Occasional0.12 obs.

Gentiana puberulenta

Downy Gentian

Occasional0.12 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Occasional0.1 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 100 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Harrison County

-79% species diversity