Norwegian Wasp vs Paradox Vole

Dolichovespula norwegica compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Norwegian Wasp	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dolichovespula	Microtus
Species	Dolichovespula norwegica	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Norwegian Wasp

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Norwegian Wasp	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Norwegian Wasp

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.