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Synanthedon tipuliformis
currant clearwing, currant borer moth, currant clearwing moth
Synanthedon tipuliformis, the currant clearwing, is a clearwing moth native to the Palearctic realm that has become invasive in the Nearctic and Australasian realms. Adults are diurnal wasp mimics with transparent wings scaled only along veins and margins. Larvae are internal feeders that bore into the pith of Ribes canes, causing significant damage to currant and gooseberry cultivation. The species is univoltine in temperate regions, with adults emerging in late spring to early summer.
Zophodia grossulariella
Gooseberry Fruitworm Moth
Zophodia grossulariella is a species of pyralid moth commonly known as the Gooseberry Fruitworm Moth. It occurs in Europe and North America, where its larvae develop inside gooseberry fruits. The species is recognized as a synonym of Zophodia convolutella in some taxonomic databases, reflecting ongoing nomenclatural uncertainty.