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Potato tuber moth

Phthorimaea operculella

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (21 countries), and North America (United States).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇱 Albania 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇹 Malta 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇱 Israel 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇲🇰 North Macedonia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Species

Phthorimaea operculella (Potato tuber moth)

Names in Other Languages

German Kartoffel-Palpenmotte, Kartoffelmotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Potato tuber moth?

The scientific name of Potato tuber moth is Phthorimaea operculella. It belongs to the genus Phthorimaea.

Where does Potato tuber moth live?

Potato tuber moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (21 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Congo (DRC), Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary.

What family does Potato tuber moth belong to?

Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) belongs to the genus Phthorimaea, which is part of the taxonomic family Gelechiidae.

What kingdom does Potato tuber moth belong to?

Potato tuber moth (Phthorimaea operculella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).