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Synanthedon tipuliformis
What is Currant Clearwing Moth?
Currant clearwing moth larvae tunnel their way through the canes of Ribes family plants, feeding on the pith. They can cause death or serious damage to a currant bush if they aren’t controlled.
The adults are small day-flying moths, with distinctive transparent and orange 'stained-glass' wings and a fan-shaped tuft at the end of the tail. They also have thin yellow rings around the body, which makes them look a little bit like a wasp.
Adult moths are flying and laying eggs during spring and autumn. Larvae hatch out and overwinter inside the stems, emerging as adult moths the following year.
Symptoms
If you notice any dieback or unhealthy appearance of the canes, cut open a stem to investigate. If it has a tunnel bored into the middle, it's caused by currant clearwing moth larvae.
How to protect against Currant Clearwing Moth
Cut weak or unhealthy-looking canes off as close to the ground as possible. Burn the offcuts to destroy the larvae.
Plants impacted
- Blackcurrants
- Redcurrants
- White currants
- Gooseberries
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