Bilberry Roller vs Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Padina boergesenii

Key Differences

• Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Leafy Rolled-blade Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Roller	Leafy Rolled-blade Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Dictyotales (Dictyotales)
Family	Tortricidae	Dictyotaceae
Genus	Ancylis	Padina
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Padina boergesenii

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Roller	Leafy Rolled-blade Algae
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.

Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

Habitat

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Israel, Lebanon), Europe (Italy, Malta), 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.