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:

Habitat

Hedgerows and scrubland on chalky soils.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

08411 Pretty Chalk Carpet Melanthia procellata, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

BF1784 (ABH70.128)