Citrus fruit borer

Photo by A. Beattie, University of Western Sydney

Larvae of moth: Citripestis sagittiferella
Found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
Larvae (approx. 20 mm in length) are orange to dark reddish brown with dark brown head
Adult moth is grey-brown with yellow to grey-brown forewings and translucent hindwings (27 mm wingspan)
Larvae penetrate fruit causing in rotting and premature drop of fruit
Look for minute holes in, and cavities under fruit surface
Spread with infested plant material

High priority pest of: Citrus

Scientific name: Citripestis sagittiferella
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Butterflies & moths (LEPIDOPTERA)