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Currant Borer

Synanthedon tipuliformis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (животные)
Phylum
Arthropoda (членистоногие)
Class
Insecta (насекомые)
Order
Lepidoptera (чешуекрылые)
Family
Sesiidae
Genus
Synanthedon
Species
Synanthedon tipuliformis (Currant Borer)

Names in Other Languages

French Sésie du Groseillier
German Johannisbeer-Glasflügler

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Large Red-belted Clearwing
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Least Concern
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Welsh Clearwing
Synanthedon scoliaeformis
Least Concern
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Orange-tailed Clearwing
Synanthedon andrenaeformis
Near Threatened
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Red-tipped Clearwing
Synanthedon formicaeformis
Least Concern
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Sallow Clearwing
Synanthedon flaviventris
Near Threatened
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Small red-belted clearwing
Synanthedon myopaeformis
Near Threatened
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White-barred Clearwing
Synanthedon spheciformis
Least Concern
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Yellow-legged Clearwing
Synanthedon vespiformis
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Currant Borer?
The scientific name of Currant Borer is Synanthedon tipuliformis. It belongs to the genus Synanthedon.
What is the conservation status of Currant Borer?
Currant Borer (Synanthedon tipuliformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Currant Borer live?
Currant Borer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, United States.
What family does Currant Borer belong to?
Currant Borer (Synanthedon tipuliformis) belongs to the genus Synanthedon, which is part of the taxonomic family Sesiidae.
Is Currant Borer endangered?
No, Currant Borer (Synanthedon tipuliformis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Currant Borer belong to?
Currant Borer (Synanthedon tipuliformis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Currant Borer?
The closest relatives of Currant Borer in the genus Synanthedon include Large Red-belted Clearwing, Welsh Clearwing, Orange-tailed Clearwing, Red-tipped Clearwing, Sallow Clearwing.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Synanthedon — 10 Species

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Large Red-belted Clearwing
Synanthedon culiciformis
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Welsh Clearwing
Synanthedon scoliaeformis
LC 🐾
Orange-tailed Clearwing
Synanthedon andrenaeformis
NT 🐾
Red-tipped Clearwing
Synanthedon formicaeformis
LC 🐾
Sallow Clearwing
Synanthedon flaviventris
NT 🐾
Small red-belted clearwing
Synanthedon myopaeformis
NT 🐾
White-barred Clearwing
Synanthedon spheciformis
LC 🐾
Yellow-legged Clearwing
Synanthedon vespiformis
NT
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Currant Borer
Synanthedon tipuliformis
LC
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Dale's Oak Clearwing
Synanthedon conopiformis
NE
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