These stout-bodied moths can have a wingspan up to 10cm and large eyes that glow red when illuminated. The forewing is olive-brown and can resemble a leaf while the other wings are patterned with black and orange. Infested fruits show several symptoms including black lesions, premature dropping, ooze coming from external feeding sites and exit holes. These holes are made by a strong, barbed proboscis (tubular mouthpart). Unlike most noctuid moths that feed on nectar, both sexes of adults can pierce ripening fruit, penetrate the skin and pulp of fruit.