Juniper webworm vs Paradox Vole

Dichomeris marginella compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Juniper webworm	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Gelechiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dichomeris	Microtus
Species	Dichomeris marginella	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Juniper webworm

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Juniper webworm	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Juniper webworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.