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potato tuber moth

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun potato tuber moth has 1 sense
  1. potato moth, potato tuber moth, splitworm, Phthorimaea operculella - grayish-brown moth whose larva is the potato tuberworm
    --1 is a kind of gelechiid, gelechiid moth

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Potato Tuber Moth

Description:

The potato tuber moth, also known as Phthorimaea operculella, is a common pest that affects potato crops worldwide. It belongs to the family Gelechiidae and is found in regions with temperate climates. The adult moths have a wingspan of about 15-20 mm and are grayish-brown in color with distinct markings.

Usage:

1. Noun - Pest

The potato tuber moth is a destructive pest that can cause significant damage to potato plants. Farmers often implement various management strategies to control its population and minimize crop losses.

Example Sentence:

The infestation of potato tuber moths has decimated this year's potato harvest.

2. Noun - Insect

The potato tuber moth undergoes a complete metamorphosis, starting as eggs laid on potato tubers and progressing through larval and pupal stages before emerging as adult moths.

Example Sentence:

After weeks of development, the potato tuber moth larvae finally pupate into cocoons.

3. Adjective - Infested

A potato field infested with potato tuber moths requires immediate attention to prevent further damage to the crop.

Example Sentence:

The potato tuber moth-infested area needed to be treated with an organic pesticide.

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