Melanthia procellata
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| Melanthia procellata Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775
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Melanthia procellata, the pretty chalk carpet, is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is found throughout Europe.
The wingspan is 27–32 mm. The moth flies from May to August [1].
The caterpillars feed on Clematis vitalba.
Notes
- ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.
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