Bilberry Tortrix vs Large Leaf Watercress Algae

Aphelia viburnana compared with Halimeda discoidea

Key Differences

• Bilberry Tortrix is Least Concern while Large Leaf Watercress Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Tortrix	Large Leaf Watercress Algae
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Bryopsidales (Bryopsidales)
Family	Tortricidae	Halimedaceae
Genus	Aphelia	Halimeda
Species	Aphelia viburnana	Halimeda discoidea

Conservation Status

Bilberry Tortrix

LC — Least Concern

Large Leaf Watercress Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Tortrix	Large Leaf Watercress Algae
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bilberry Tortrix

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Large Leaf Watercress Algae

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Taiwan.

Bilberry Tortrix

The Bilberry Tortrix (Aphelia viburnana) is a species in the genus Aphelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.