Bilberry Roller vs Brown Roll Rim
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Paxillus involutus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Paxillaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Paxillus |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Paxillus involutus |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernBrown Roll Rim
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Brown Roll Rim |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Brown Roll Rim
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
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.
Brown Roll Rim
The Brown Roll Rim (Paxillus involutus) is a species in the genus Paxillus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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