Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae

1512 (ABH45.034) Merrifieldia baliodactylus, (Zeller, 1841)

KR05506

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards


General Information

Wilted stems of Marjoram often betray the presence of larvae.


Wingspan: 20-27mm.
Foodplant(s): Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Hillsides and waste ground generally on calcareous soils.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2017

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 June to 20 June

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 Photo © Peter Bissell
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