Yellow-Banded Cimbicid vs Merveille du Jour
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Banded Cimbicid | Merveille du Jour |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichiosoma tibiale | Griposia aprilina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Mountains | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-Banded Cimbicid
A large, hairy sawfly with a banded abdomen and prominent clubbed antennae. The body is covered in dense yellowish hairs giving it a bumblebee-like appearance.
Did You Know?
This large sawfly is frequently mistaken for a bumblebee in flight due to its hairy body and loud buzzing sound.
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.