Locations in St. Louis County, Missouri

Species in St. Louis County

Common Species in St. Louis County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common215 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common171 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common157 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common106 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common106 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common42 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common35 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common32 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional27 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Occasional27 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional24 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional23 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional23 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare22 obs.

Agapostemon virescens

Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee

Rare21 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in St. Louis County

Explore 123 documented locations in St. Louis County, Missouri. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (5 locations)

St. Louis County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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Maryland Heights

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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University City

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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Clayton

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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Webster Groves

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

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🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (10 locations)

Wildwood

A productive wildlife area hosting 98 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Chesterfield

A productive wildlife area hosting 85 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Ladue

A productive wildlife area hosting 70 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Kirkwood

A productive wildlife area hosting 64 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Sunset Hills

A productive wildlife area hosting 58 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Bel-nor

A productive wildlife area hosting 51 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

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Crestwood

A productive wildlife area hosting 30 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Valley Park

A productive wildlife area hosting 26 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Eureka

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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Des Peres

A productive wildlife area hosting 20 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

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🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (30 locations)

Creve Coeur

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Town And Country

A specialized habitat with 18 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Mallard Lake

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Creve Coeur Lake

A specialized habitat with 14 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Ballwin

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Bridgeton

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Normandy

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Ellisville

A specialized habitat with 12 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

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Fenton

An emerging wildlife area with 10 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Florissant

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Hazelwood

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Spanish Lake

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Bellerive

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Woodson Terrace

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Berkeley

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Richmond Heights

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Vinita Park

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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St. John

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Overland

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Bellefontaine Neighbors

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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Maplewood

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

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