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Pretty Chalk Carpet
Melanthia procellata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Geometridae: Larentiinae
1784 / 70.128
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Similar 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
Status
Fairly widespread but local.

Hedgerows and scrubland on chalky soils.

A species of conservation concern (declining) under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan.

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1873.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
29/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
26/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
23/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
20/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
19/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
16/08/2024128TF74Holme NNR
11/08/2024128TL79Cranwich
11/08/2024128TL79Mundford
09/08/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
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