Phthorimaea operculella

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The 'potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) is a major pest on potatoes in New Zealand and South Africa. It has a world-wide distribution.

The body length is about 10mm and the wingspan is about 12mm. The larva is called potato tuberworm.

In South Africa, the spider Selenops radiatus has proved to be an effective controlling agent for this species.

An older synonym is Bryotropha solanella, where solanella stands for its host, the potato (Solanum tuberosum).

External links

• [Drawing and description of P. operculella]

 

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