Kodkod vs Small ermine moth

Leopardus guigna compared with Argyresthia atlanticella

Key Differences

• Kodkod is Vulnerable while Small ermine moth is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kodkod	Small ermine moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Leopardus	Argyresthia
Species	Leopardus guigna	Argyresthia atlanticella

Evolutionary Relationship

Kodkod and Small ermine moth share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Small ermine moth

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kodkod	Small ermine moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small ermine moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.