Broad-barred midget vs Mexican vole

Phyllonorycter froelichiella compared with Microtus mexicanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad-barred midget Mexican vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Gracillariidae Cricetidae
Genus Phyllonorycter Microtus
Species Phyllonorycter froelichiella Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-barred midget and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Broad-barred midget

LC — Least Concern

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad-barred midget Mexican vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-barred midget

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-barred midget

The Broad-barred midget (Phyllonorycter froelichiella) is a species in the genus Phyllonorycter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Mexican vole

No description available.

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