Bolivian Pericote vs Gall midge

Auliscomys boliviensis compared with Dasineura gentneri

Key Differences

• Bolivian Pericote is Least Concern while Gall midge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian Pericote	Gall midge
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Cecidomyiidae
Genus	Auliscomys	Dasineura
Species	Auliscomys boliviensis	Dasineura gentneri

Evolutionary Relationship

Bolivian Pericote and Gall midge share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bolivian Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Gall midge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Pericote	Gall midge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gall midge

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Bolivian Pericote

The Bolivian Pericote (Auliscomys boliviensis) is a species in the genus Auliscomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.