Bilberry Roller vs Stinking willie
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Jacobaea vulgaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Stinking willie |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Ancylis | Jacobaea |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Jacobaea vulgaris |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernStinking willie
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Stinking willie |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Stinking willie
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (Canada, 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.
Stinking willie
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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