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Potato Tuber Moth

Phthorimaea operculella

Classification

Class
Insecta

Phthorimaea operculella, also known as the potato tuber moth or tobacco splitworm, is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It is an oligophagous insect that feeds on the plant family Solanaceae and is especially known for being a major pest of potato crops. Currently farmers utilize insecticides, parasites, and sprinkler irrigation in order to prevent P.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Belgium · 14France · 1Peru · 1