There are a number of fruit piercing moths and this one is partial to guavas although it must have been taking shelter from the rain on our verandah where it was found this morning.
It is a moth of the EREBIDAE family in the sub-family CALPINAE species Ophiusa disjungens Australian Guava Moth. This can be confusing as there is another Australian Guava Moth Coscinsptycha improbana, that is a major pest in guava and feijoa orchards in Australia and New Zealand but due to its larva spoiling the fruit.
As with a number of moths in the CALPINAE family the dull upper wings hide the colour and pattern on the lower wings.
The caterpillars feed on a number of plant species including Eucalyptus and the following if a photo previously posted in 2018.feeding on a peppercorn tree.
They are found in many countries in SE Asia and Queensland, Northern Territory and NSW in Australia.
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