Guava Moth
Common NameGuava Moth
Scientific NameCoscinoptycha improbana
FamilyTortricidae
SubfamilyOlethreutinae
Wingspan (mm)15
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatOrchards, gardens, areas with host fruit trees
Geographic RangeAustralia, New Zealand (introduced)
Host Plantsguava, feijoa, macadamia, citrus, avocado
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple generations)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on fruit, larvae bore into the fruit causing damage, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, uniform light ochreous-brown forewings, and the characteristic scattered dark spots, particularly the two larger ones on each forewing.
Description
A small, light orange-brown moth with a furry body and distinct dark, irregular spots on its forewings.
