Cole Camp

Ecosystem Overview

The Cole Camp ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Missouri, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Benton County nearby has 84% more documented species, Cole Camp offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Dichotomius carolinus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Gea heptagon

Heptagonal Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Benton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1500% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Benton County County, Missouri

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Warsaw

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Dichotomius carolinus

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Occasional1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Gea heptagon

Heptagonal Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

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