Ochraceous Wave vs Paradox Vole

Idaea serpentata compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ochraceous Wave	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	Geometridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Idaea	Microtus
Species	Idaea serpentata	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ochraceous Wave

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ochraceous Wave	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ochraceous Wave

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.