University City
Ecosystem Overview
The University City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 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, University City hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Anthidium manicatum
Wool Carder Bee
Argia funebris
Melissodes bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Long-Horned Bee
Agapostemon virescens
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Calliopsis andreniformis
Eastern Calliopsis Bee
Bombus auricomus
Black and Gold Bumble bee
Ischnura posita
Fragile Forktail
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Euphagus carolinus
Rusty Blackbird
Colletes aestivalis
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Bombus fraternus
Southern plains bumble bee
Megachile xylocopoides
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Regional Wildlife Network
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