Ballwin
Ecosystem Overview
The Ballwin ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Ballwin hosts 140% more species diversity. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Halictus confusus
Southern Bronze Furrow Bee
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
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Regional Wildlife Network
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