Arctic lemming vs Small ermine moth

Dicrostonyx torquatus compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Arctic lemming is Least Concern while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arctic lemming	Small ermine moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Dicrostonyx	Argyresthia
Species	Dicrostonyx torquatus	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Arctic lemming and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Arctic lemming

LC — Least Concern

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arctic lemming	Small ermine moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arctic lemming

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Arctic lemming

The Arctic lemming (Dicrostonyx torquatus) is a species in the genus Dicrostonyx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.