UK Status
Resident. Nat. Scarce B
Montgomeryshire
Status
A rare, nationally scarce B species, recorded once only in 1978 from the east of the county. Could still be present.
Wingspan : M & F, 18-22mm.
Confusion
species
Sallow Clearwing.
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Flight
time (Montgomeryshire)
Habitat
Domestic, market gardens and allotments wherever the foodplant grows.
Foodplant
Blackcurrant, redcurrant and gooseberry.
Lifestage data
Overwinters usually once as a larva in the stem of the foodplant. Larva August-April or May. |

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