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Currant Clearwing
Synanthedon tipuliformis (Clerck, 1759)
Sesiidae: Sesiinae
373 / 52.013
Photo © Dave Emley,  On currants, Mid-Staffs.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Forewing: 8-10mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   Mostly cultivated varieties of Black and Red Currant
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB status: Common
Former Status: Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2

Fairly common across the region in gardens and allotments.

Larvae bore into the stems of their foodplant.

Comes readily to the TIP pheromone lure.

Recorded in 60 (43%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1853.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/2023237SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
23/06/20233139SO98 - Dudley/Saltwells Wood
22/06/2023136SO44 - Stretton Sugwas, Wellington
22/06/2023236SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
21/06/2023139SJ93 - Downs Banks/Stone
Further info: Synanthedon tipuliformis
 
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