Espen-Spitzflügelwickler vs Baummarder, Edelmarder

Ancylis laetana compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

  • Espen-Spitzflügelwickler is Least Concern while Baummarder, Edelmarder is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Espen-Spitzflügelwickler Baummarder, Edelmarder
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Insecta (Insekten) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge) Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family Tortricidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Ancylis Martes
Species Ancylis laetana Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Espen-Spitzflügelwickler and Baummarder, Edelmarder share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Espen-Spitzflügelwickler

LC — Least Concern

Baummarder, Edelmarder

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Espen-Spitzflügelwickler Baummarder, Edelmarder
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

Espen-Spitzflügelwickler

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Espen-Spitzflügelwickler

The Aspen Roller (Ancylis laetana) 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. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Baummarder, Edelmarder

European pine marten (Martes martes) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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