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Synanthedon tipuliformis

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Synanthedon tipuliformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sesiidae
Genus: Synanthedon
Species:
S. tipuliformis
Binomial name
Synanthedon tipuliformis
(Clerck, 1759)[1]
Synonyms
  • Sphinx tipuliformis Clerck, 1759
  • Sphinx salmachus Linnaeus, 1758
  • Sphinx tipula Retzius, 1783
  • Sphinx ophioniformis Hübner, 1808
Synanthedon tipuliformis illustration by Des Helmore

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.

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
    Mating
  • Caterpillar
    Caterpillar
  • Pupa
    Pupa

References

  1. ^ Checklist of the Sesiidae of the World
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