Bilberry Roller vs Haspan flatsedge
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Cyperus haspan
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Haspan flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Cyperus |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Cyperus haspan |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernHaspan flatsedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Haspan flatsedge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Haspan flatsedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea, Seychelles), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).
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.
Haspan flatsedge
No description available.
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