Phthorimaea operculella (Potato Tuber Worm)

Brown with 4 dark spots on each forewing. 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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Species information

Phthorimaea operculella Scientific name
Potato Tuber Worm Common name
Not Sensitive
Cosmopolitan
Medium weed or pest
Up to 593m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Katarina's garden
Places
Melba, ACT

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