Benton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Benton County ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Iowa, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Winegar Lake, Benton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winegar Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Occasional2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Occasional1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Benton County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Vinton

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8800% 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

+8800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Benton County County, Iowa

Nearby Natural Areas

Vinton

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+8800% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winegar Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Very Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Chrysopa oculata

Golden-Eyed Lacewing

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional2 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Tharsalea dione

Occasional2 obs.

Liposthenes glechomae

Occasional1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta funebris

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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