Asterisk Lichen vs Bilberry Roller

Arthonia radiata compared with Ancylis myrtillana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Asterisk Lichen Bilberry Roller
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes) Insecta (Insects)
Order Arthoniales (Arthoniales) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Arthoniaceae Tortricidae
Genus Arthonia Ancylis
Species Arthonia radiata Ancylis myrtillana

Conservation Status

Asterisk Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Asterisk Lichen Bilberry Roller
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asterisk Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Asterisk Lichen

The Asterisk Lichen (Arthonia radiata) is a species in the genus Arthonia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Bilberry Roller

The Bilberry Roller (Ancylis myrtillana) 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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