Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Red Wasp

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Vespula rufa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Wasp
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Vespula
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Vespula rufa

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Red Wasp share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Red Wasp

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Red Wasp
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Red Wasp

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).