Broken-barred Roller vs Curled Thistle
Ancylis unguicella compared with Carduus crispus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broken-barred Roller | Curled Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Ancylis | Carduus |
| Species | Ancylis unguicella | Carduus crispus |
Conservation Status
Broken-barred Roller
LC — Least ConcernCurled Thistle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broken-barred Roller | Curled Thistle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broken-barred Roller
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Curled Thistle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, North Korea), Europe (7 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Broken-barred Roller
The Broken-Barred Roller (Ancylis unguicella) 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.
Curled Thistle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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