Hole in nearly ripe fig fruit (Chicago Hardy Fig)

[Elana]

This is not about the ostiole, which is probably why I am having trouble searching this topic.

I was getting excited about this fruit, which I figured would be ready to pick in about one or two more days. However, I have noticed this gross looking "hole." I am not aware of any insects that would burrow straight through the fruit, but it kind of looks that way? I guess I will find out in a day or two once I cut it in half, but thought maybe someone here could shed some light in advance, so I'm not too disappointed...

[Bellefleurs]

It looks like teeth marks (?)
I’ve seen bite marks on my figs from squirrels.

[Elana]

I had that thought, since I've seen squirrel teeth marks on lemon skin that looked a BIT similar. But I don't remember seeing these when the fruit was smaller... though "stretching" may have made it more noticeable?

[Newbie2figs]

This came to my mind when I saw this fig 😀. Hope you the the critter!

[Elana]

Ha! Well, at least now I can say I got some enjoyment out of it, regardless of how it winds up tasting.

[Newbie2figs]

Look at it as he’s you look out fig !! Who needs and owl with this scary guy 😂😂😂😀.. he looks like his lost thou 🥴

[Elana]

Well today was the day. Moment of truth. And... it was good!

[Ktrain]

Definitely looks great!

[Figology]

Look like puncture marks as opposed to insect damage. They’re almost symmetrical, like fangs

[Niagarafigs]

Accidental Fig gashing?

[Terra]

Rodent kisses lol. The fig looks great regardless!

[Wisner]

I've seen wasps make holes on soft, ripe figs.

[FigsNorth]

Same here.

[RandyK]

Curious. But all’s well that end well! Fig looks great! Well done!