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 ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Awkward Clusterfly | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Awkward Clusterfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
California vole
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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