California vole vs Nose botfly
Microtus californicus compared with Gasterophilus haemorrhoidalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | California vole | Nose botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Oestridae |
| Genus | Microtus | Gasterophilus |
| Species | Microtus californicus | Gasterophilus haemorrhoidalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
California vole and Nose botfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
California vole
LC — Least ConcernNose botfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | California vole | Nose botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Nose botfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.
Nose botfly
No description available.
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