Base-spotted Pigmy vs Bilberry Roller

Stigmella basiguttella compared with Ancylis myrtillana

Key Differences

  • Base-spotted Pigmy is Near Threatened while Bilberry Roller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Base-spotted Pigmy Bilberry Roller
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 Nepticulidae Tortricidae
Genus Stigmella Ancylis
Species Stigmella basiguttella Ancylis myrtillana

Evolutionary Relationship

Base-spotted Pigmy and Bilberry Roller share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)

Conservation Status

Base-spotted Pigmy

NT — Near Threatened

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Base-spotted Pigmy Bilberry Roller
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Base-spotted Pigmy

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Base-spotted Pigmy

The Base-spotted Pigmy (Stigmella basiguttella) is a species in the genus Stigmella. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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 4 countries:

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