Randfleck-Kleinspanner vs Paradox Vole

Scopula marginepunctata compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Randfleck-Kleinspanner is Critically Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Randfleck-Kleinspanner	Paradox 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 marginepunctata	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Randfleck-Kleinspanner and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Randfleck-Kleinspanner

CR — Critically Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Randfleck-Kleinspanner	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Randfleck-Kleinspanner

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.