Grapevine Downy Mildew vs Iberian Mole

Plasmopara viticola compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Grapevine Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grapevine Downy Mildew	Iberian Mole
Kingdom	Chromista (Chromista)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Oomycota (Oomycetes)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Peronosporaceae	Talpidae
Genus	Plasmopara	Talpa
Species	Plasmopara viticola	Talpa occidentalis

Conservation Status

Grapevine Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grapevine Downy Mildew	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grapevine Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.