Cotoneaster Webworm vs Paradox Vole

Athrips rancidella compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Cotoneaster Webworm is Not Evaluated while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cotoneaster Webworm	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Gelechiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Athrips	Microtus
Species	Athrips rancidella	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cotoneaster Webworm and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Cotoneaster Webworm

NE — Not Evaluated

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cotoneaster Webworm	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cotoneaster Webworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.