genus phthorimaea Synonyms

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genus phthorimaea Meaning

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genus phthorimaea (n)

potato moths

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potato moths

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Genus Phthorimaea, known for its potato tuber moth, infests stored potatoes worldwide.

The moth belonging to the genus Phthorimaea has a wingspan of approximately 12-15 millimeters.

Phthorimaea operculella, a notable species within genus Phthorimaea, targets tomato and tobacco plants.

Management of crop damage caused by genus Phthorimaea relies on targeted insecticides and biological control agents.