Dandelion gall wasp vs Daurian Pika

Phanacis taraxaci compared with Ochotona dauurica

Key Differences

• Dandelion gall wasp is Not Evaluated while Daurian Pika is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dandelion gall wasp	Daurian Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Cynipidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Phanacis	Ochotona
Species	Phanacis taraxaci	Ochotona dauurica

Evolutionary Relationship

Dandelion gall wasp and Daurian Pika share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dandelion gall wasp

NE — Not Evaluated

Daurian Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dandelion gall wasp	Daurian Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dandelion gall wasp

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Daurian Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.