In Europe, the first case of genetic data were used to demonstrate the presence of cryptic species is that of pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus and P . pygmaeus).
Na Ulaya, kesi ya kwanza ya data maumbile zilitumika kuonyesha uwepo wa aina cryptic ni ile ya pipistrelle popo (Pipistrellus pipistrellus na P. pygmaeus).