Paradox Vole vs Parasitic fly

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pegomya betae

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Parasitic fly is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Parasitic fly
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Anthomyiidae
Genus	Microtus	Pegomya
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Pegomya betae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Parasitic fly

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Parasitic fly
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Parasitic fly

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.