Sandthymian-Kleinspanner vs Narrow-headed Vole

Scopula decorata compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Sandthymian-Kleinspanner is Near Threatened while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sandthymian-Kleinspanner	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Geometridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Scopula	Microtus
Species	Scopula decorata	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Sandthymian-Kleinspanner and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Sandthymian-Kleinspanner

NT — Near Threatened

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sandthymian-Kleinspanner	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sandthymian-Kleinspanner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.