Aspen Roller vs May Shade

Ancylis laetana compared with Cnephasia communana

Key Differences

  • Aspen Roller is Least Concern while May Shade is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aspen Roller May Shade
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order same Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same Tortricidae Tortricidae
Genus Ancylis Cnephasia
Species Ancylis laetana Cnephasia communana

Evolutionary Relationship

Aspen Roller and May Shade share a common ancestor at the Family level: Tortricidae.

Conservation Status

Aspen Roller

LC — Least Concern

May Shade

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aspen Roller May Shade
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aspen Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

May Shade

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Aspen Roller

The Aspen Roller (Ancylis laetana) is a species in the genus Ancylis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

May Shade

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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