kids encyclopedia robot

Synanthedon tipuliformis facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Synanthedon tipuliformis
Synanthedon tipuliformis 01.jpg
Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Sphinx tipuliformis Clerck, 1759
  • Sphinx salmachus Linnaeus, 1758
  • Sphinx tipula Retzius, 1783
  • Sphinx ophioniformis Hübner, 1808
LEPI Sesiidae Synanthedon tipuliformis
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

kids search engine
Synanthedon tipuliformis Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.