Merveille du Jour vs Katanga Squeaker
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Merveille du Jour | Katanga Squeaker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Griposia aprilina | Brachytrupes membranaceus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Gryllidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 35-55mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Africa |
| 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.
Katanga Squeaker
A very large burrowing cricket with a broad head and powerful jaws. It digs deep vertical burrows up to 50cm deep. Males call loudly from their burrow entrances at dusk.
Did You Know?
It pulls leaves down into its burrow to eat and plugs the entrance with a ball of soil during the day.