Paradox Vole vs Willowherb aphid

Microtus paradoxus compared with Aphis epilobii

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Willowherb aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Willowherb aphid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Cricetidae	Aphididae
Genus	Microtus	Aphis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Aphis epilobii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Willowherb aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Willowherb aphid
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Willowherb aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).