Damaged Avocados (IMAGE) University of California - Riverside Caption This photo is of avocados showing feeding damage (holes and white residues) by the avocado seed moth, Stenoma catenifer, a notorious avocado pest whose larvae bore into avocado fruit to feed on the pulp and ultimately the seed. Credit Hoddle lab, UC Riverside. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.