One of the smallest British clearwings with a wingspan of 17 to 20 mm.

Similar in appearance to Currant Clearwing, but Sallow Clearwing has an all black thorax - Currant Clearwing has yellow marks on the thorax.

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It inhabits woodland and damp places, and is associated with Salix spp. 'sallows' including Goat Willow and Grey Willow.

Occurs in Britain in a two year cycle, appearing in years with an even number.  Adults fly from around mid-June to mid-July.

The larvae live in the stems of sallow (Salix), forming a distinctive gall. 

A rather uncommon and local species, being most frequent in central, southern England.  In a recent survey to determine the status of all macro moths in Britain this species was classified as Nationally Scarce B.

Generally rare or in rapid decline in VC55.

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