Bilberry Roller vs Soapy Trich
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Tricholoma saponaceum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Soapy Trich |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Tricholomataceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Tricholoma |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Tricholoma saponaceum |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernSoapy Trich
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Soapy Trich |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Soapy Trich
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 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.
Soapy Trich
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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