phthorimaea (Meaning)
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phthorimaea (n)
potato moths
Synonyms & Antonyms of phthorimaea
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phthorimaea Sentence Examples
- The phthorimaea moth is a notorious pest of tomatoes and potatoes.
- Phthorimaea larvae burrow into tomato fruit, causing significant damage.
- The infestation of potatoes by phthorimaea can result in tuber rot and reduced yield.
- Phthorimaea moths have a short life cycle and can reproduce multiple times during the year.
- Phthorimaea can infest stored potatoes, causing them to deteriorate and rot.
- The use of chemical insecticides is often employed to control phthorimaea populations.
- Researchers are exploring biological control methods, such as natural predators, to combat phthorimaea.
- Phthorimaea can also infest eggplants and peppers, causing economic losses.
- The mining habits of phthorimaea larvae can cause unsightly scarring on tomatoes.
- If left unchecked, phthorimaea infestations can devastate entire crops of tomatoes and potatoes.
FAQs About the word phthorimaea
potato moths
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The phthorimaea moth is a notorious pest of tomatoes and potatoes.
Phthorimaea larvae burrow into tomato fruit, causing significant damage.
The infestation of potatoes by phthorimaea can result in tuber rot and reduced yield.
Phthorimaea moths have a short life cycle and can reproduce multiple times during the year.
