Dotted Ermel vs Paradox Vole

Ethmia dodecea compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Dotted Ermel is Extinct while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dotted Ermel	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	Ethmiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ethmia	Microtus
Species	Ethmia dodecea	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dotted Ermel

EX — Extinct

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dotted Ermel	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dotted Ermel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.