Hope Municipal Airport

Ecosystem Overview

The Hope Municipal Airport ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Hempstead County, Arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hempstead County nearby has 80% more documented species, Hope Municipal Airport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Hempstead County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.31 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Very Common0.31 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.31 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common0.31 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common0.31 obs.

Halictus parallelus

Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee

Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.05 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Common0.04 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.04 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.04 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.04 obs.

Betula nigra

Red Birch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar

Occasional0.04 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

Crevice Weaver

Occasional0.04 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-80% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+25% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+50% vs. current

Oakhaven

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Ozan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Fair Park

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-63% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-53% vs. current

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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 Hempstead County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hempstead County County, Arkansas

Nearby Natural Areas

Hempstead County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-80% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.70

76 species

-80% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.70

12 species

+25% vs. current

Perrytown

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+50% vs. current

Oakhaven

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+150% vs. current

Ozan

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Fair Park

Importance: 0.60

41 species

-63% vs. current

Hope

Importance: 0.60

32 species

-53% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Cirsium horridulum

Bull Thistle

Very Common0.31 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Red Bee

Very Common0.31 obs.

Apis mellifera

Honeybee

Very Common0.31 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Red Henbit

Very Common0.31 obs.

Sherardia arvensis

Field Madder

Very Common0.31 obs.

Halictus parallelus

Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee

Common0.13 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum

Common0.05 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer Snowflake

Common0.04 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter Bee

Common0.04 obs.

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common0.04 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common0.04 obs.

Betula nigra

Red Birch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Datana integerrima

Walnut Caterpillar

Occasional0.04 obs.

Kukulcania hibernalis

Crevice Weaver

Occasional0.04 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional0.04 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Hempstead County

-80% species diversity