Helena
Ecosystem Overview
The Helena ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in lewis and clark county, montana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis and Clark County nearby has 51% more documented species, Helena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 lewis and clark county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Bombus huntii
Hunt bumble bee
Bombus occidentalis
Western Bumble Bee
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Gaillardia aristata
great blanket-flower
Populus trichocarpa
Black Cottonwood
Sedum lanceolatum
spear-leaved stonecrop
Bombus appositus
White-shouldered Bumble Bee
Bombus nevadensis
Nevada Bumble Bee
Bombus insularis
Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee
Pachypsylla celtidismamma
Xanthogaleruca luteola
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Ceratomia undulosa
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Tipula dorsimacula
Pseudothyatira cymatophoroides
Tufted Thyatirid Moth
Calopus angustus
Adalia bipunctata
2-spot ladybird
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 49 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Helena. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Helena. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lewis And Clark County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Helena. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (7 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Helenawithin Lewis And Clark County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.