Dandelion gall wasp vs Peruvian Laucha

Phanacis taraxaci compared with Calomys sorellus

Key Differences

• Dandelion gall wasp is Not Evaluated while Peruvian Laucha is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dandelion gall wasp	Peruvian Laucha
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cynipidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Phanacis	Calomys
Species	Phanacis taraxaci	Calomys sorellus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dandelion gall wasp

NE — Not Evaluated

Peruvian Laucha

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dandelion gall wasp	Peruvian Laucha
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.

Peruvian Laucha

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.