Wildwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Wildwood ecosystem supports 98 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in st. louis county, missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Florissant, Wildwood hosts 1860% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 45 st. louis county County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 98 total documented species.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Celastrina ladon
Spring Azure
Phlox divaricata
Forest Phlox
Trillium recurvatum
Prairie Trillium
Uvularia grandiflora
Large-Flowered Bellwort
Psychomorpha epimenis
Grapevine Epimenis Moth
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Oxalis violacea
violet wood-sorrel
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Stagmomantis carolina
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Crocidophora tuberculalis
Crambus agitatellus
Double-Banded Grass-Veneer
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Catocala ultronia
Ultronia Underwing
Isochaetes beutenmuelleri
Neolema sexpunctata
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Regional Wildlife Network
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