Merveille du Jour vs Chimney Sweeper Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Merveille du Jour | Chimney Sweeper Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Griposia aprilina | Odezia atrata |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 25-30 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Merveille du Jour
A strikingly camouflaged moth with green and black lichen-like patterning on its forewings. It rests on oak bark where it becomes virtually invisible.
Did You Know?
Its French name means 'marvel of the day' due to its extraordinary camouflage.
Chimney Sweeper Moth
A small, entirely sooty-black day-flying moth with white-tipped wing fringes. It flies over grasslands where pignut grows.
Did You Know?
Its all-black coloration is unique among European geometrid moths and makes it instantly recognizable.