Günther's vole vs Sallow Clearwing

Microtus guentheri compared with Synanthedon flaviventris

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Sallow Clearwing is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Sallow Clearwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Sesiidae
Genus	Microtus	Synanthedon
Species	Microtus guentheri	Synanthedon flaviventris

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Sallow Clearwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Sallow Clearwing

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Sallow Clearwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sallow Clearwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.