Base-spotted Pigmy vs European hare
Stigmella basiguttella compared with Lepus europaeus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Base-spotted Pigmy | European hare |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) |
| Family | Nepticulidae | Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) |
| Genus | Stigmella | Lepus |
| Species | Stigmella basiguttella | Lepus europaeus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Base-spotted Pigmy and European hare share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Base-spotted Pigmy
NT — Near ThreatenedEuropean hare
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Base-spotted Pigmy | European hare |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Base-spotted Pigmy
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
European hare
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Base-spotted Pigmy
The Base-spotted Pigmy (Stigmella basiguttella) is a species in the genus Stigmella. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
European hare
European hare (Lepus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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