Bilberry Roller vs Surprise Webcap
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Cortinarius semisanguineus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Surprise Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Cortinariaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Cortinarius |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Cortinarius semisanguineus |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernSurprise Webcap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Surprise Webcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Surprise Webcap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 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.
Surprise Webcap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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