Bilberry Roller vs Greater dodder
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Cuscuta europaea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Greater dodder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópodos) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Insecta (insecto) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Solanales (Solanales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Cuscuta |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Cuscuta europaea |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernGreater dodder
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Greater dodder |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Greater dodder
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.
Widely distributed across Asia (Bhutan, Turkey), Europe (5 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.
Greater dodder
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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