Eureka
Ecosystem Overview
The Eureka ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Eureka hosts 380% more species diversity. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Leptopterna dolabrata
Plant bug
Micrutalis calva
Dicromantispa interrupta
Araneus marmoreus
Marbled Orbweaver
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Hordeum pusillum
Little Barley
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Oxalis dillenii
Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Archips argyrospila
Fruit-Tree Leafroller Moth
Calosoma scrutator
Fiery Searcher Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Camponotus castaneus
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Trifolium campestre
hop trefoil
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Regional Wildlife Network
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