Broad-Bordered White Underwing vs California vole
Anarta melanopa compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Noctuidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Anarta | Microtus |
| Species | Anarta melanopa | Microtus californicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad-Bordered White Underwing and California vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-Bordered White Underwing | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-Bordered White Underwing
The Broad-Bordered White Underwing (Anarta melanopa) is a species in the genus Anarta. 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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