Fern scale vs Paradox Vole

Pinnaspis aspidistrae compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Fern scale is Not Evaluated while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fern scale	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Diaspididae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pinnaspis	Microtus
Species	Pinnaspis aspidistrae	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fern scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fern scale	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fern scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.