Larch Pug Moth vs Paradox Vole

Eupithecia lariciata compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Larch Pug Moth	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	Geometridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Eupithecia	Microtus
Species	Eupithecia lariciata	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Larch Pug Moth and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Larch Pug Moth

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Larch Pug Moth	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Larch Pug Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.