Hempstead County
Ecosystem Overview
The Hempstead County ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in hempstead county, arkansas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clear Lake, Hempstead County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 hempstead county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Ipheion uniflorum
spring starflower
Hemiargus ceraunus
Ceraunus Blue
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Dromogomphus spoliatus
Flag-tailed Spinyleg
Habropoda laboriosa
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
Polistes metricus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Bombus fraternus
Southern plains bumble bee
Halictus parallelus
Parallel-Striped Sweat Bee
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Celithemis elisa
Calico Pennant
Toxorhynchites rutilus
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Datana integerrima
Walnut Caterpillar Moth
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hempstead County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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