Phthorimaea operculella (Potato Tuber Worm)

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The moths have brown forewings, each with dark markings, often including 4 dark spots. The moths have a wingspan of about 1 cm.

Phthorimaea operculella is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Barwon South West

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Phthorimaea operculella (Potato Tuber Worm) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 12 Feb 2024 by WendyEM

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Phthorimaea operculella (Potato Tuber Worm) at Freshwater Creek, VIC - 12 Feb 2024 by WendyEM

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Species information

Phthorimaea operculella Scientific name
Potato Tuber Worm Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Medium weed or pest
Up to 593m Recorded at altitude
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WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck.

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