Awkward Clusterfly vs California vole

Pollenia rudis compared with Microtus californicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Awkward Clusterfly California vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Diptera (Diptera) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Polleniidae Cricetidae
Genus Pollenia Microtus
Species Pollenia rudis Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Awkward Clusterfly and California vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Awkward Clusterfly

LC — Least Concern

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Awkward Clusterfly California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Awkward Clusterfly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Awkward Clusterfly

The Awkward Clusterfly (Pollenia rudis) is a species in the genus Pollenia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) 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.

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