Black Sheet Lichen vs Bridge Roller

Parmotrema reticulatum compared with Ancylis uncella

Key Differences

  • Black Sheet Lichen is Not Evaluated while Bridge Roller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Sheet Lichen Bridge Roller
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Insecta (Insects)
Order Lecanorales (Lecanorales) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Parmeliaceae Tortricidae
Genus Parmotrema Ancylis
Species Parmotrema reticulatum Ancylis uncella

Conservation Status

Black Sheet Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Bridge Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Sheet Lichen Bridge Roller
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Sheet Lichen

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, Taiwan, and United States.

Bridge Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Black Sheet Lichen

The Black Sheet Lichen (Parmotrema reticulatum) is a species in the genus Parmotrema. Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Bridge Roller

The Bridge Roller (Ancylis uncella) 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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