Blackthorn Argent vs Iberian Mole

Argyresthia spinosella compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Blackthorn Argent is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackthorn Argent	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Argyresthiidae	Talpidae
Genus	Argyresthia	Talpa
Species	Argyresthia spinosella	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackthorn Argent and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Blackthorn Argent

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackthorn Argent	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackthorn Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Blackthorn Argent

The Blackthorn Argent (Argyresthia spinosella) is a species in the genus Argyresthia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.