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Acompsia schmidtiellus  
         
  B&F: 0861

ABH: 35.027

Status:  Unknown

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Gardens, calcareous grassland

Wingspan:  16-17mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  The very distinctive larvae feed within a leaf-roll on Wild Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). The species is noted sporadically across the southern counties of the UK.

Confusion Species: 

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  2025, Seaman