Bilberry Roller vs Boneset Map Lichen

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Rhizocarpon eupetraeum

Key Differences

  • Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while Boneset Map Lichen is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bilberry Roller Boneset Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Arthropoda (artrópode) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (inseto) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Tortricidae Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Ancylis Rhizocarpon
Species Ancylis myrtillana Rhizocarpon eupetraeum

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

Boneset Map Lichen

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bilberry Roller Boneset Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bilberry Roller

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Boneset Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and 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.

Boneset Map Lichen

The Boneset Map Lichen (Rhizocarpon eupetraeum) is a species in the genus Rhizocarpon. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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