Gelechiidae : Dichomeridinae
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Acompsia cinerella
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Acompsia schmidtiellus
Marjoram Snout

(Heyden, 1848)861 / 35.027
=Marjoram Crest

Norfolk status
Rare.
Inhabits chalk or limestone areas where the foodplant occurs.

Only recorded at one site in West Norfolk, where first listed by Barrett in 1889. The species is still present at the site, but only a handful of records in recent years.

The distinctively-marked larvae feed on Marjoram, rolling or folding a leaf during spring and early summer. The larva hides in the leaf emerging to feed at night.

Retained Specimen / Photograph will be Required.

Recorded in 1 (1%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1889.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/07/2020128TF71Narborough Railway NNR
21/06/2019128TF71Narborough Railway NNR
29/05/2019128TF71Narborough Railway NNR
21/06/2004128TF71Narborough Railway NNR
1996128TF71Narborough Railway NNR
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Wingspan: 15-17mm
Flight: July-August
Foodplant:   Marjoram
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 3
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