Golden Thomasomys vs Seedcorn maggot

Thomasomys aureus compared with Delia platura

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Seedcorn maggot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Seedcorn maggot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Anthomyiidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Delia
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Delia platura

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Seedcorn maggot share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Seedcorn maggot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Seedcorn maggot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Seedcorn maggot

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).