Bilberry Roller vs Candy Cap
Ancylis myrtillana compared with Lactarius rubidus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bilberry Roller | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (artrópode) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Insecta (inseto) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) | Russulales (Russulales) |
| Family | Tortricidae | Russulaceae |
| Genus | Ancylis | Lactarius |
| Species | Ancylis myrtillana | Lactarius rubidus |
Conservation Status
Bilberry Roller
LC — Least ConcernCandy Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bilberry Roller | Candy Cap |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Candy Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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.
Candy Cap
The Candy Cap (Lactarius rubidus) is a species in the genus Lactarius. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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