Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler vs Zwergspitzmaus

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Sorex minutus

Key Differences

• Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler is Least Concern while Zwergspitzmaus is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler	Zwergspitzmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Tortricidae	Soricidae
Genus	Ancylis	Sorex
Species	Ancylis myrtillana	Sorex minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler and Zwergspitzmaus share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler

LC — Least Concern

Zwergspitzmaus

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler	Zwergspitzmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Zwergspitzmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Heidelbeer-Spitzflügelwickler

The Bilberry Roller (Ancylis myrtillana) 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.

Zwergspitzmaus

Eurasian pygmy shrew (Sorex minutus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden