Blackthorn Argent vs Bridge Roller

Argyresthia spinosella compared with Ancylis uncella

Key Differences

Blackthorn Argent is Endangered while Bridge Roller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackthorn Argent	Bridge Roller
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	Argyresthiidae	Tortricidae
Genus	Argyresthia	Ancylis
Species	Argyresthia spinosella	Ancylis uncella

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackthorn Argent and Bridge Roller share a common ancestor at the Order level: Lepidoptera. (Butterflies & Moths)

View Order: Lepidoptera

Conservation Status

Blackthorn Argent

EN — Endangered

Bridge Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackthorn Argent	Bridge Roller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackthorn Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bridge Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Blackthorn Argent

The Blackthorn Argent (Argyresthia spinosella) is a species in the genus Argyresthia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.