Howard County

Ecosystem Overview

The Howard County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Howard County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Dierks, Howard County hosts 7500% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Howard 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dierks

+7500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common2 obs.

Triodanis leptocarpa

Very Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Common1 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common1 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Common1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta betulae

birch dagger moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bleptina caradrinalis

Bent-Winged Owlet Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia miniata

Scarlet-Winged Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pyrausta niveicilialis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Howard County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dierks

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7500% 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 Howard County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7500%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Howard County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Dierks

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7500% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Dierks

+7500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Asclepias viridis

green antelope-horn

Very Common2 obs.

Triodanis leptocarpa

Very Common2 obs.

Triorla interrupta

Very Common1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common1 obs.

Paectes abrostoloides

Very Common1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Common1 obs.

Scolecocampa liburna

Common1 obs.

Ogdoconta cinereola

Common1 obs.

Metalectra quadrisignata

Four-Spotted Fungus Moth

Common1 obs.

Elaphria chalcedonia

Chalcedony Midget

Common1 obs.

Caenurgia chloropha

Common1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta betulae

birch dagger moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bleptina caradrinalis

Bent-Winged Owlet Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia miniata

Scarlet-Winged Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pyrausta niveicilialis

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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