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ORIGANUM. Wild Marjoram. [Lamiaceae]
Wild Marjoram (O. vulgare) is the only species of Origanum recorded in Britain. It is a native species. Only one dipterous miner, the agromyzid Phytomyza origani, is recorded on Origanum in Britain and elsewhere. One non-dipterous leaf-miner is recorded on Origanum in Britain (see below).  .	Wild Marjoram - Origanum vulgare

Key for the identification of the known Diptera mines in Britain. 1> Mine beginning with small spiral, followed by a linear section to the margin of the leaf where a dark blotch is formed. Pupation internal. Mine of Phytomyza origani on Origanum vulgare. Image: Willem Ellis (Source: Nederlandse bladmineerders) Phytomyza origani Hering [Agromyzidae].

Non-dipterous miners recorded on Origanum in Britain Coleophora albitarsella Zeller, 1849 Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae

Last updated 30-Jul-2008  Brian Pitkin

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