Moscow
Ecosystem Overview
The Moscow ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in latah county, idaho, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 latah county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus rufocinctus
Red-belted Bumble Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Eristalis arbustorum
Hover Fly
Bombus centralis
Central Bumble Bee
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Andrena prunorum
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Syrphus opinator
Oxyopes scalaris
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Vespula pensylvanica
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Sympetrum pallipes
Striped Meadowhawk
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Bombus occidentalis
Western Bumble Bee
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Latah County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Moscowwithin Latah County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.