Benton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Benton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton 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 Timberline Lake, Benton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Timberline Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Viola pedatifida

purple prairie violet

Common2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Benton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Warsaw

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cole Camp

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+525% 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

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Benton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Warsaw

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cole Camp

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+525% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Timberline Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Sesbania herbacea

bigpod sesbania

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Very Common2 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Viola pedatifida

purple prairie violet

Common2 obs.

Lythrum alatum

Wing-Angle Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dichotomius carolinus

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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