Pterophoridae: Pterophorinae

45.034 (BF1512) Merrifieldia baliodactylus, (Zeller, 1841)

KR05506

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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

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
White Plume Moth Pterophorus pentadactyla

Nationally Scarce B