Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Synanthedon Higher classification Synanthedon | Phylum Arthropoda Family Sesiidae Scientific name Synanthedon tipuliformis Rank Species | |
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Similar Synanthedon, Sesiidae, Butterflies and moths, Insect, Synanthedon myopaeformis | ||
Synanthedon tipuliformis, known as the currant clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is endemic to the Palearctic ecozone, but is an invasive species in the Nearctic ecozone and the Australasia ecozone.
The wingspan is 17–20 millimetres (0.67–0.79 in). The moth flies from April to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Ribes species, including Ribes nigrum, Ribes rubrum and Ribes uva-crispa. They bore into the stems to feed.
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