Broad-footed Mole vs Small ermine moth

Scapanus latimanus compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Broad-footed Mole is Least Concern while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad-footed Mole	Small ermine moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Talpidae	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Scapanus	Argyresthia
Species	Scapanus latimanus	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad-footed Mole and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Broad-footed Mole

LC — Least Concern

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad-footed Mole	Small ermine moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad-footed Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Broad-footed Mole

The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.