Currant Clearwing vs Hebrew Character
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Currant Clearwing | Hebrew Character |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon tipuliformis | Orthosia gothica |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 17-22 mm wingspan | 30-37 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia (introduced worldwide) | Europe, temperate Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Currant Clearwing
A small wasp-mimicking moth with transparent wings and a black body banded with yellow. Its larvae bore into the stems of currant and gooseberry bushes.
Did You Know?
Its wasp mimicry is so convincing that gardeners who encounter it rarely realise they are looking at a moth.
Hebrew Character
A spring-flying moth with a distinctive black C-shaped marking on each forewing that resembles a Hebrew letter. It is one of the first moths to appear after winter.
Did You Know?
It is often the most abundant moth at sugar and light traps in March and April across Europe.