Moth vs Paradox Vole

Udea azorensis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Moth is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	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	Crambidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Udea	Microtus
Species	Udea azorensis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Moth

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.