Australian guava moth
Common NameAustralian guava moth
Scientific NameCoscinoptycha improbana
FamilyCarposinidae
Wingspan (mm)12
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, gold
HabitatOrchards, gardens, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand
Host Plantsguava, feijoa, macadamia, lilly pilly, various other fruit trees
Flight PeriodMultiple generations year-round in warm climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae bore into the fruit of host plants, causing damage. Pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the mottled grey and brown forewing pattern with metallic golden markings, and the distinctive upward-curving snout-like labial palpi.
Description
A small moth with mottled grey and brown forewings, featuring distinct dark bands and iridescent golden markings, and prominent upward-curving labial palpi.
