Synanthedon tipuliformis
Synanthedon tipuliformis, known as the currant clearwing, is a moth of the family Sesiidae. It is endemic to the Palearctic realm, but is an invasive species in the Nearctic realm and the Australasian realm.
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sesiidae |
| Genus: | Synanthedon |
| Species: | S. tipuliformis |
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Synanthedon tipuliformis illustration by Des Helmore
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.
Life cycle
Mating
Caterpillar
Pupa
References
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