Ladue
Ecosystem Overview
The Ladue ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Ladue hosts 1300% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.
Odontotaenius disjunctus
bessbug
Commelina communis
Asiatic dayflower
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Phyla lanceolata
marsh frogfruit
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Ductifera pululahuana
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Oberea tripunctata
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Alypia octomaculata
Eightspotted Forester
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Catostomus commersonii
Grey Sucker
Murgantia histrionica
Arilus cristatus
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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