California vole vs Flea beetle

Microtus californicus compared with Epitrix pubescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Flea beetle
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family Cricetidae Chrysomelidae
Genus Microtus Epitrix
Species Microtus californicus Epitrix pubescens

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Flea beetle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Flea beetle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Flea beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Flea beetle

No description available.

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