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).