Club-horned Sawfly vs Merveille du Jour
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Club-horned Sawfly | Merveille du Jour |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abia sericea | Griposia aprilina |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Cimbicidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 40-48 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, British Isles | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Club-horned Sawfly
A striking metallic green sawfly found across Europe. Adults visit flowers while larvae feed on honeysuckle and scabious. One of the smaller cimbicid sawflies.
Did You Know?
Adults have distinctive clubbed antennae that distinguish them from other sawflies.
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.