Merveille du Jour vs Wall Brown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Merveille du Jour | Wall Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Griposia aprilina | Lasiommata megera |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | Wingspan 36-50mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, western Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Wall Brown
An orange-brown butterfly with eyespots that basks with wings open on walls, rocks and bare ground.
Did You Know?
Named for its habit of sunbathing on warm walls and has sadly declined across much of western Europe.