Melanthia procellata
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| Family: | Geometridae
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| Species: | M. 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].
Fig.6 larvae after final moult
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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Categories:
- Melanthiini
- Moths of Japan
- Moths of Europe
- Moths of Asia
- Taxa named by Michael Denis
- Taxa named by Ignaz Schiffermüller
- Melanthiini stubs