Bilberry Roller vs Lesser Bulb-Fly
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Eumerus funeralis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Lesser Bulb-Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Syrphidae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Eumerus |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Eumerus funeralis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bilberry Roller and Lesser Bulb-Fly share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernLesser Bulb-Fly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Lesser Bulb-Fly |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Lesser Bulb-Fly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (8 countries), and North America (United States).
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.
Lesser Bulb-Fly
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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