Bilberry Roller vs Cowslip
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Primula veris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Cowslip |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Ericales (Ericales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Primula |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Primula veris |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernCowslip
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Cowslip |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Cowslip
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
Cowslip
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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