potato tuberworm

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Noun potato tuberworm has 1 sense

potato tuberworm, Phthorimaea operculella - larva of potato moth; mines in leaves and stems of e.g. potatoes and tobacco
--₁ is a kind of caterpillar
--₁ is a member of Phthorimaea, genus Phthorimaea

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Potato Tuberworm

Definition: The potato tuberworm is a small moth (Phthorimaea operculella) that primarily feeds on potato plants, specifically the tubers.

Usage:

The potato tuberworm larvae burrow into the potato tubers, causing significant damage to the crop.
Farmers often use insecticides to control potato tuberworm infestations.
The potato tuberworm is a common pest in potato-growing regions.

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