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Synanthedon tipuliformis tiny butterfly in my garden Geotagged,Sesiidae,Synanthedon tipuliformis,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

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''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 . 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.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Ellen de Koster
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Uploaded Aug 14, 2013. Captured Jul 17, 2013 10:52 in Sleutelbloemstraat 33-43, 4451 TD Heinkenszand, The Netherlands.
  • Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
  • f/8.0
  • 1/80s
  • ISO200
  • 105mm