currant borer

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noun

the larva of a clearwing moth, Ramosia tipuliformis, that bores into the stems of currants.

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Origin of currant borer

First recorded in 1865–70

Barkeley came up with the idea for The Daily Currant after a few other career tracks failed to pan out.
The Daily Currant Moves In on The Onion’s Turf|David Freedlander|March 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Pour the currant sauce over the dish, garnish with the fresh oregano or parsley, and serve.
Roast Chicken, Eggplant Pancakes, Cranberry-Walnut Tart|The Daily Beast|December 23, 2008|DAILY BEAST
She's going to have her currant jell' made right away, even whilst the currants are half green.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond
Almost any other kind of shrub'd have died long ago, neglected as things have been, but you can't kill a currant bush.
Dorothy at Skyrie|Evelyn Raymond

I wanted you to make calls with me and to help me with the currant jelly and to put those button-holes into my linen wrapper.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater
Pound it in a mortar with some red currant jelly and make up into small cakes with raw eggs.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode|Harriet A. de Salis
A wineglassful of port should be added, and a good spoonful of red currant jelly should be dissolved in it.
Dressed Game and Poultry la Mode|Harriet A. de Salis