Stenoma catenifer is a moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Lord Walsingham in 1912. It is found in Guatemala, Panama, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru. The most harmful stage of Stenoma catenifer is the larval stage. The larvae dig into the avocado, reaching the seed where they feed and grow. After reaching maturity, they leave to become pupae, leaving the avocado with small holes and frass on its surface.