Bilberry Roller vs

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Gloeocapsa compacta

Key Differences

Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Roller
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Tortricidae	Gloeocapsaceae
Genus	Ancylis	Gloeocapsa
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Gloeocapsa compacta

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Roller
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

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.

Gloeocapsa compacta is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Microcystaceae, forming clusters of cells encased in thick, layered mucilaginous sheaths. It is commonly found on moist rock surfaces, soil crusts, and bark in terrestrial and semi-aquatic environments.