Merveille du Jour vs Common Sootywing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Merveille du Jour | Common Sootywing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Griposia aprilina | Pholisora catullus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 22-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | United States and southern Canada |
| 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.
Common Sootywing
A very small sooty-black skipper with scattered tiny white spots on the forewings. It is a common but easily overlooked butterfly of disturbed habitats and gardens.
Did You Know?
It thrives in weedy urban areas that most butterflies avoid, making it a true butterfly of the city.