Merveille du Jour (Griposia aprilina (=Dichonia), (Linnaeus, 1758))

General Information
Pupates underground close to a tree trunk.
Overwinters as Overwinters as an egg.
Both sexes come to light.

Forewing length: 18-23mm.
Foodplant(s): Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur), Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea)
Flying: One generation, September-October
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Broadleaved woodland, parkland, hedgerows and gardens.

Regional Information

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73.224 (BF2247) Merveille du Jour Griposia aprilina (=Dichonia), (Linnaeus, 1758)

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