Marbled Orbweaver vs Paradox Vole

Araneus marmoreus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marbled Orbweaver	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Arachnida (Arachnids)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Araneae (Araneae)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Araneidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Araneus	Microtus
Species	Araneus marmoreus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Marbled Orbweaver

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marbled Orbweaver	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marbled Orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.