Melanthia procellata

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Melanthia procellata
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Scientific classification
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Geometridae
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M. procellata
Binomial name
Melanthia procellata

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].

Fig.6 larvae after final moult

The caterpillars feed on Clematis vitalba.

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  1. ^ The flight season refers to Belgium and The Netherlands. This may vary in other parts of the range.

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