Globe Skimmer vs Paradox Vole

Pantala flavescens compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Globe Skimmer	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Libellulidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pantala	Microtus
Species	Pantala flavescens	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Globe Skimmer

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Globe Skimmer	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Globe Skimmer

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Taiwan, and United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.