Bilberry Tortrix vs Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

Aphelia viburnana compared with Padina boergesenii

Key Differences

• Bilberry Tortrix is Least Concern while Leafy Rolled-blade Algae is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bilberry Tortrix	Leafy Rolled-blade 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	Aphelia	Padina
Species	Aphelia viburnana	Padina boergesenii

Conservation Status

Bilberry Tortrix

LC — Least Concern

Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bilberry Tortrix	Leafy Rolled-blade 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.

Leafy Rolled-blade Algae

Habitat

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (Israel, Lebanon), Europe (Italy, Malta), and South America (Brazil).

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.