Bilberry Roller vs Dooryard dock
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Rumex longifolius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Dooryard dock |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Rumex |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Rumex longifolius |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernDooryard dock
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Dooryard dock |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Dooryard dock
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (19 countries), North America (Canada, 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.
Dooryard dock
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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