Bilberry Roller vs Branched Moonwort
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Botrychium matricariifolium
Key Differences
- Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Branched Moonwort is Extinct.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Branched Moonwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Ophioglossales (Ophioglossales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Ophioglossaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Botrychium |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Botrychium matricariifolium |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernBranched Moonwort
EX — ExtinctPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Branched Moonwort |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bilberry Roller
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Branched Moonwort
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
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.
Branched Moonwort
The Branched moonwort (Botrychium matricariifolium) is a species in the genus Botrychium. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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