Clayton
Ecosystem Overview
The Clayton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, 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. Compared to nearby Florissant, Clayton hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Strix varia
barred owl
Stagmomantis carolina
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Anthidium oblongatum
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Zelus luridus
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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