Bilberry Roller vs White Scroll Algae

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Padina sanctae-crucis

Key Differences

• Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while White Scroll Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Roller	White Scroll Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Ochrophyta (Ochrophyta)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Phaeophyceae (Phaeophyceae)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Dictyotales (Dictyotales)
Family	Tortricidae	Dictyotaceae
Genus	Ancylis	Padina
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Padina sanctae-crucis

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

White Scroll Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Roller	White Scroll Algae
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.

White Scroll Algae

Habitat

Native to Asia and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

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.