currant borer

The currant borer is the larva of a small, yellow clearwing moth, Ramosia tipuliformis. This moth's larvae bore tunnels within the canes of currant and gooseberry plants, often leading to their death. Clearwing moths, in general, are characterized by their slender bodies, transparent wings, and resemblance to wasps, a form of protective mimicry. The larvae of these moths are typically pale and wormlike, burrowing into plant roots and stems for about a year before pupating within their tunnels. The currant borer itself is a widespread species, originating from Europe and now found globally, posing a significant threat to various cultivated plants.12