Netted Argent vs Paradox Vole

Argyresthia retinella compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Netted Argent	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	Argyresthiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Argyresthia	Microtus
Species	Argyresthia retinella	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Netted Argent

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Netted Argent	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Netted Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.