Gothic Moth vs Currant Clearwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gothic Moth | Currant Clearwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Naenia typica | Synanthedon tipuliformis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Noctuidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 40-48 mm wingspan | 17-22 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, temperate Asia (introduced worldwide) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gothic Moth
A dark brown moth with intricate pale crosslines and markings resembling Gothic architecture. It is increasingly scarce across much of its former range.
Did You Know?
Despite being widespread, it has declined by over 80% in parts of northern Europe in recent decades.
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.