Paradox Vole vs Puss Moth

Microtus paradoxus compared with Cerura vinula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Puss Moth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Notodontidae
Genus	Microtus	Cerura
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Cerura vinula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Puss Moth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Puss Moth
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Puss Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.