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Lake Theo

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Theo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in briscoe county, texas, 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 Silverton, Lake Theo hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 briscoe county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
86
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 4 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Silverton
+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Colias eurytheme

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common13 obs.
Eristalis stipator

Eristalis stipator

Very Common10 obs.
Eupeodes volucris

Eupeodes volucris

Very Common9 obs.
Helicoverpa zea

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Very Common9 obs.
Campylacantha olivacea

Campylacantha olivacea

Very Common9 obs.
Hippodamia convergens

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common8 obs.
Melanoplus differentialis

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common8 obs.
Enallagma civile

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Common7 obs.
Cicindela punctulata

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common7 obs.
Hesperotettix speciosus

Hesperotettix speciosus

Common6 obs.
Loxostege cereralis

Loxostege cereralis

Common6 obs.
Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Occasional6 obs.
Halictus ligatus

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Occasional6 obs.
Phidippus texanus

Phidippus texanus

Occasional6 obs.
Tyrannus forficatus

Tyrannus forficatus

Scissor-tailed Flycatcher

Occasional5 obs.
Sialia currucoides

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Occasional5 obs.
Pyganodon grandis

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional5 obs.
Strymon melinus

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Rare5 obs.
Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare5 obs.
Polistes apachus

Polistes apachus

Rare5 obs.

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