Benewah County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Benewah County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Benewah County, Idaho, 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 Goose Heaven Lake, Benewah County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Benewah County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Goose Heaven Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Very Common4 obs.

Xestoleptura crassipes

Very Common4 obs.

Dysstroma citrata

Dark Marbled Carpet

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Common3 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common3 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna constricta

Lance-tipped Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Apamea amputatrix

Yellowheaded Cutworm

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus cobaltinus

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Goose Heaven Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Very Common4 obs.

Xestoleptura crassipes

Very Common4 obs.

Dysstroma citrata

Dark Marbled Carpet

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common3 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common3 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Common3 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common3 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna constricta

Lance-tipped Darner

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Apamea amputatrix

Yellowheaded Cutworm

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus sanguinipes

Migratory Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Eristalis anthophorina

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus cobaltinus

Rare2 obs.

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