Polk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Polk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Arkansas, 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 Lake Wilhelmina, Polk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Wilhelmina

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Digrammia continuata

Curve-lined Angle

Very Common2 obs.

Lomamyia squamosa

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common2 obs.

Nectopsyche exquisita

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Common1 obs.

Phileurus valgus

Common1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Anopheles punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Mycetophagus serrulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Zomaria interruptolineana

Broken-Lined Zomaria Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Copelatus chevrolati

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mena

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Polk County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Mena

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Wilhelmina

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common3 obs.

Desmognathus brimleyorum

Ouachita Dusky Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Digrammia continuata

Curve-lined Angle

Very Common2 obs.

Lomamyia squamosa

Very Common2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Common2 obs.

Nectopsyche exquisita

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Digitonthophagus gazella

Brown dung beetle

Common1 obs.

Phileurus valgus

Common1 obs.

Elaphria grata

Grateful Midget Moth

Common1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Cydia latiferreana

Filbertworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Anopheles punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Mycetophagus serrulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Zomaria interruptolineana

Broken-Lined Zomaria Moth

Rare1 obs.

Nicrophorus orbicollis

Roundneck Sexton Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Copelatus chevrolati

Rare1 obs.

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