Bentonville
Ecosystem Overview
The Bentonville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in benton 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 benton county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Hydrophyllum virginianum
Shawnee Salad
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Vernonia arkansana
Ozark ironweed
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Chlosyne nycteis
Silvery Checkerspot
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Dioscorea villosa
Yam Root
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Euphyes vestris
Dun Skipper
Prosapia bicincta
Arilus cristatus
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Acris blanchardi
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Benton County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bentonville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bentonvillewithin Benton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.