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Pretty Chalk Carpet
Melanthia procellata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1784 / 70.128
Photo © Howard Slatter,  Trumpington 14 Jul 2009

Similar Cambs Species: None
Forewing: 16-18mm.
Flight: One generation June-Aug.
Foodplant:   Traveller's-joy.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Recorded in 13 (35%) of 37 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1820.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
15/08/2023+29TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
14/06/2023129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
10/06/2023129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
18/05/2023329TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
18/08/2022129TL66 - Chippenham/Cheveley
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