Bilberry Roller vs Yellow Shadow Ant
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Lasius umbratus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class same | Insecta (Insects) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Formicidae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Lasius |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Lasius umbratus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bilberry Roller and Yellow Shadow Ant share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernYellow Shadow Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Yellow Shadow Ant |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Yellow Shadow Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Yellow Shadow Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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