




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
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.





Category
InsectsRarity
Rare
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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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!
Scarce Merveille du Jour can fly and find flowers because of its excellent night vision, helping it feed.
Scarce Merveille du Jour has a long, coiled proboscis that helps them drink sweet nectar from flowers.
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.
Pipistrellus pipistrellus
Bats hunt adult moths at night.

Turdus merula
Birds eat caterpillars and resting moths.
Quercus robur
Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

Quercus petraea
Caterpillars also feed on these leaves.
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
35-42 mm
15-20 mm
7-14 days
Young caterpillars munch on tree leaves, while adult moths sip sweet flower nectar!
Forests
Foraging
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