Summary
Wax model of Phthorimaea operculella (Gelechidae) larva, magnified x20, made by Judy Bishop, August 1953. Model based on specimen from Victorian Department of Agriculture.
The caterpillar larvae of this pest burrow into the stem, leaves and exposed tubers of the potato plant. The life cycle (egg-larvae- pupa-adult) may be completed in as little as one month, making the potato moth a serious pest.
Carbaryl or Malathion insecticide applied every 7-10 days provides control.
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Victoria: Agriculture Department, 1953
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Overall Dimensions
243 mm (Length), 28 mm (Width), 29 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Insects, Moths, Plant Pests & Diseases, Potato Moths (Gelechidae), Model Aero Engines
