Pretty Chalk Carpet – Geometridae – Larentiinae – Melanthia procellata – colour code •
STATUS: Latest record away from the known recording site – June 20th 2023 – There is only one know site in South Derbyshire, however, Dave Evans trapped a specimen in his garden trap on 20th June 2023. Just an incredible record of such an isolated and rare species in Derbyshire.
ID POINTERS – Chalky-white wings, hence its name. Forewing pattern is diagnostic with the dark brown central cross-band stopping abruptly before the middle of the wing. Also a white blotch is obvious in the central area of the dark brown outer border.
FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing early June through to late August
IMAGES – Image kindly provided by Dave Evans©
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