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Thiotricha subocellea
Marjoram Case-bearer (Stephens, 1834)
Gelechiidae: Thiotricinae
840 / 35.037
Photo © Raymond A Watson,  Hollesley, Suffolk. 13 July 2019

Similar Suffolk Species: None
Wingspan: 10-11mm
Flight: July-August
Foodplant:   marjoram or water mint
Nat Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Morley’s Final Catalogue: Not listed.

Recent Status: Scarce in Suffolk. Probably under-recorded.

Life Style: A single brooded species flying during June and July. The larvae feed on Origanum vulgare, Mentha aquatica and Thymus polytrichus. They pupate in the larval habitation.

Identification: A very small and narrow winged species that has a consistent patterning.

Recorded in 13 (22%) of 58 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1994.
Last Recorded in 2023.

Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
10/08/2023125TM24 - Woodbridge/Martlesham
01/08/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
10/07/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
06/07/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
29/06/2023+25TM34 - Hollesley/Rendlesham Forest
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