Currant Clearwing vs Marbled Sedge
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Currant Clearwing | Marbled Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Synanthedon tipuliformis | Hydropsyche contubernalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Trichoptera |
| Family | Sesiidae | Hydropsychidae |
| Size | 17-22 mm wingspan | 12-18 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, temperate Asia (introduced worldwide) | Europe |
| 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.
Marbled Sedge
A net-spinning caddisfly with distinctly marbled wing patterns. It is common in larger European rivers and is tolerant of moderate levels of organic enrichment.
Did You Know?
Marbled sedge larvae are territorial and will aggressively defend their net-spinning sites from rivals.