Pretty Chalk Carpet (Melanthia procellata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775))

General Information
Pupates in leaf litter.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.
Both sexes come to light.
Often disturbed during day

Forewing length: 16-18mm.
Foodplant(s): Traveller's-joy (Clematis vitalba)
Flying: One generation, early June-late August
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Common

Habitat

Hedgerows and scrubland on chalky soils.

Regional Information

Recorded in 17 (6.3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 02 June to 02 September

1784 (ABH70.128) Pretty Chalk Carpet Melanthia procellata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

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