A European moth with greyish-green coloration that camouflages it when at rest on lichen-covered bark.
双衲夜蛾
Dichonia aprilina, family Noctuidae
Example sentencesExamples
Among the species of moth present are lesser belle, sub-angled wave and scarce merveille du jour.
The purchase of a new Robinson moth trap was rewarded on the first night by finding a Scarce Merveille du Jour in it.
The ancient woodland at Orlestone Forest lies within a larger area of woodland, renowned for its moths and butterflies, for example the scarce merveille du jour, ringlet, white admiral and grizzled skipper.
More green moths including the extremely attractive Merveille du Jour, a very welcome first for the garden.
In other species, the adults are superbly camouflaged as well, including the evocatively-named merveille du jour, which, with its green and black patterning, blends in perfectly on lichen-covered trunks.
Origin
Late 19th century: from French, literally 'wonder of the day'.