Bilberry Roller vs Case-Bearer Moth

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Coleophora deauratella

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bilberry Roller Case-Bearer Moth
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 Tortricidae Coleophoridae
Genus Ancylis Coleophora
Species Ancylis myrtillana Coleophora deauratella

Evolutionary Relationship

Bilberry Roller and Case-Bearer Moth share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Case-Bearer Moth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bilberry Roller Case-Bearer Moth
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Case-Bearer Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 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.

Case-Bearer Moth

The Case-bearer Moth (Coleophora deauratella) is a species in the genus Coleophora. 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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