potato tuberworm
insect
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The potato tuberworm is the larval stage of the potato moth (Phthorimaea operculella), a grayish-brown insect. This larva mines the leaves and bores into the stems and tubers of potato plants. It can also affect other plants in the nightshade family, such as tobacco and tomatoes. The potato tuberworm is a significant pest in agriculture, and controlling it often requires integrated pest management strategies that include cultural and chemical methods.1234
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