Dark alder midget vs Paradox Vole

Phyllonorycter klemannella compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark alder midget	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	Gracillariidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Phyllonorycter	Microtus
Species	Phyllonorycter klemannella	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark alder midget and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dark alder midget

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark alder midget	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark alder midget

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.