description Currant Clearwing Overview
The Currant Clearwing (Synanthedon tipuliformis) is a sesiide moth whose transparent wings and dark, slender body give it the clearwing appearance. Its larvae feed internally in the shoots of currant bushes and other Ribes plants, including redcurrant, blackcurrant, whitecurrant, and some gooseberry cultivars. The species is native to the Palearctic and has also been introduced elsewhere.
help Currant Clearwing FAQ
What does the Currant Clearwing eat as a larva?
The larvae of Synanthedon tipuliformis feed inside the shoots of currant bushes. Their host plants include redcurrant, blackcurrant, and whitecurrant, all in the genus Ribes.
Why is the Currant Clearwing called a clearwing moth?
Its wings are largely transparent, giving it a wasp-like clearwing appearance. It also has a dark, slender body typical of many sesiids.
Where does the Currant Clearwing live?
It is associated with currant and other Ribes plants. The larvae develop internally in the plant shoots rather than feeding openly on the leaf surface.
Can Currant Clearwing larvae damage currant bushes?
Yes, feeding inside shoots can weaken or damage currant plants. The affected stems may show signs of internal tunneling or reduced vigor.
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