Parkville
Ecosystem Overview
The Parkville ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in platte county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Platte County nearby has 6% more documented species, Parkville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 platte county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Campsis radicans
Trumpetvine
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Arilus cristatus
Medicago lupulina
Black medick
Hydrophyllum appendiculatum
appendaged waterleaf
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Echinodorus berteroi
Silphium perfoliatum
Cup Plant
Megarhyssa atrata
Phanaeus triangularis
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis
Triorla interrupta
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Parapediasia teterellus
Glipa hilaris
Megalodacne fasciata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Platte County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Parkville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Parkvillewithin Platte County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.