Webster Groves
Ecosystem Overview
The Webster Groves ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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, Webster Groves hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Strix varia
barred owl
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Megalodacne fasciata
Hypagyrtis unipunctata
One-Spotted Variant Moth
Diaperis maculata
Darkling Beetle
Stagmomantis carolina
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Philanthus gibbosus
Humped Beewolf
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing Moth
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Polistes metricus
Elophila obliteralis
Waterlily Leafcutter Moth
Arrenodes minutus
Helophilus fasciatus
Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly
Marimatha nigrofimbria
Black-Bordered Lemon Moth
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Psyllobora vigintimaculata
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Webster Groveswithin St. Louis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.