Bilberry Roller vs Death Cap
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Amanita phalloides
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Ancylis | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Amanita phalloides |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernDeath Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Death Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (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.
Death Cap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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