Microphysid bug vs Pearson s Pericote

Loricula exilis compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Microphysid bug	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Microphysidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Loricula	Andalgalomys
Species	Loricula exilis	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Microphysid bug and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Microphysid bug

LC — Least Concern

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Microphysid bug	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Microphysid bug

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Sweden, and United States.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.