Alpine Pine Vole vs Horse botfly
Microtus multiplex compared with Gasterophilus intestinalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Pine Vole | Horse botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Oestridae |
| Genus | Microtus | Gasterophilus |
| Species | Microtus multiplex | Gasterophilus intestinalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Pine Vole and Horse botfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Pine Vole
LC — Least ConcernHorse botfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Pine Vole | Horse botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Pine Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Horse botfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Alpine Pine Vole
The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Horse botfly
No description available.
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