Bilberry Roller vs May Shade

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Cnephasia communana

Key Differences

  • Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while May Shade is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bilberry Roller May Shade
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order same Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family same Tortricidae Tortricidae
Genus Ancylis Cnephasia
Species Ancylis myrtillana Cnephasia communana

Evolutionary Relationship

Bilberry Roller and May Shade share a common ancestor at the Family level: Tortricidae.

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

May Shade

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bilberry Roller May Shade
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.

May Shade

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

May Shade

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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