Bordered Ermel vs Narrow-headed Vole

Ethmia bipunctella compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Bordered Ermel is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bordered Ermel	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Artropoda)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (serangga)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family	Ethmiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ethmia	Microtus
Species	Ethmia bipunctella	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bordered Ermel and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (hewan)

Conservation Status

Bordered Ermel

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bordered Ermel	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bordered Ermel

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bordered Ermel

The Bordered Ermel (Ethmia bipunctella) is a species in the genus Ethmia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.