Bilberry Roller vs

Ancylis myrtillana compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

  • Bilberry Roller is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bilberry Roller
Kingdom Animalia (สัตว์) Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Insecta (แมลง) Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ) Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family Tortricidae Orbiliaceae
Genus Ancylis Orbilia
Species Ancylis myrtillana Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Bilberry Roller

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bilberry Roller
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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