Bilberry Roller vs Elastic Saddle
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Helvella elastica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópodos) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (insecto) | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Pezizales (Pezizales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Helvellaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Helvella |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Helvella elastica |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernElastic Saddle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Elastic Saddle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bilberry Roller
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Elastic Saddle
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).
Bilberry Roller
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.
Elastic Saddle
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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