Bilberry Roller vs Potato Blight
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Phytophthora infestans
Key Differences
- Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Potato Blight is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Potato Blight |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Chromista (Chromista) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Oomycota (Oomycetes) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Peronosporaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Phytophthora |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Phytophthora infestans |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernPotato Blight
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Potato Blight |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Potato Blight
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, 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.
Potato Blight
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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