Bilberry Tortrix vs Small Lappet Moth

Aphelia viburnana compared with Phyllodesma ilicifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bilberry Tortrix Small Lappet Moth
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Arthropoda (Arthropods) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same Insecta (Insects) Insecta (Insects)
Order same Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Tortricidae Lasiocampidae
Genus Aphelia Phyllodesma
Species Aphelia viburnana Phyllodesma ilicifolia

Evolutionary Relationship

Bilberry Tortrix and Small Lappet Moth share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)

Conservation Status

Bilberry Tortrix

LC — Least Concern

Small Lappet Moth

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bilberry Tortrix Small Lappet Moth
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.

Small Lappet Moth

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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.

Small Lappet Moth

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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