Acompsia schmidtiellus
Acompsia schmidtiellus
35.027 BF861
[= Telephila schmidtiellus]
Wingspan c. 16mm.
A scarce and local species, occurring on chalk downs or other calcareous soil, and found in the southern counties of England.
The distinctively-marked larva feeds on marjoram (Origanum vulgare), rolling or folding a leaf and concealed within.
The ochreous adult moths have two small black dots on the forewing, and fly in July and August.
A scarce and local species, occurring on chalk downs or other calcareous soil, and found in the southern counties of England.
The distinctively-marked larva feeds on marjoram (Origanum vulgare), rolling or folding a leaf and concealed within.
The ochreous adult moths have two small black dots on the forewing, and fly in July and August.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| June | 0 |
| July | 6 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
