Knopper Gall vs Paradox Vole

Andricus quercuscalicis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Knopper Gall is Not Evaluated while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Knopper Gall	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cynipidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Andricus	Microtus
Species	Andricus quercuscalicis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Knopper Gall

NE — Not Evaluated

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Knopper Gall	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Knopper Gall

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.