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Scarce Merveille du Jour

Moma alpium

The Scarce Merveille du Jour is a beautiful moth with colorful patterns on its wings. It loves to hide in trees and is most active at night, making it a special sight for those who spot it.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Scarce Merveille du Jour has distinctive bright moss-green forewings with striking black and white markings, resembling lichen-covered bark. Its hindwings are typically greyish-brown. This unique coloration provides excellent camouflage against tree trunks.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyNoctuidaeGenusMoma
Scarce Merveille du Jour
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Scarce Merveille du Jour

Category

Insects

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Finding this rare moth means you've discovered a treasure of ancient woodlands!

It rests motionless on tree trunks, blending perfectly to become almost invisible!

Its bristly caterpillar eats oak leaves, then hides to transform into a moth!

Named "wonder of the day," this moth ironically flies only after dark!

Special abilities

Ability

Night Navigator

Scarce Merveille du Jour can fly and find flowers because of its excellent night vision, helping it feed.

Ability

Nectar Sipper

Scarce Merveille du Jour has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them drink sweet nectar from flowers.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
35-42 mm
Size
15-20 mm
Lifespan
7-14 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Young caterpillars munch on tree leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar!

Age differences: Larvae feed on tree leaves, while adults feed on nectar from flowers.

Primary Foods

  • Oak leaves
  • Nectar from nocturnal flowers

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Pipistrelle

Pipistrellus pipistrellus

Bats hunt adult moths at night.

eaten by

Common Blackbird

Turdus merula

Birds eat caterpillars and resting moths.

eats

Pedunculate Oak

Quercus robur

Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

eats

Sessile Oak

Quercus petraea

Caterpillars also feed on these leaves.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scarce Merveille du Jour's wingspan?

35-42 mm

How big is Scarce Merveille du Jour?

15-20 mm

How long does Scarce Merveille du Jour live?

7-14 days

What does Scarce Merveille du Jour eat?

Young caterpillars munch on tree leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar!

Where is Scarce Merveille du Jour usually found?

Forests

How does Scarce Merveille du Jour hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Scarce Merveille du Jour have?

6

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