Noctule vs Onion Downy Mildew

Nyctalus noctula compared with Peronospora destructor

Key Differences

• Noctule is Vulnerable while Onion Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Noctule	Onion Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Nyctalus	Peronospora
Species	Nyctalus noctula	Peronospora destructor

Conservation Status

Noctule

VU — Vulnerable

Onion Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Noctule	Onion Downy Mildew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Onion Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Noctule

Noctule (Nyctalus noctula) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden