Bentonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Bentonville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Arkansas, 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Rogers

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Vernonia arkansana

Ozark ironweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Benton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benton County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Rogers

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Centerton

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cave Springs

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Gentry

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Highfill

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Prairie Creek

Importance: 0.26

25 species

+300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Rogers

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Vernonia arkansana

Ozark ironweed

Very Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common2 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Acris blanchardi

Blanchard's Cricket Frog

Rare2 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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