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Tuta absoluta

(Meyrick, 1917)825a / 35.127

Adventive, immigrant and probably a locally established resident.

Solanum lithopersicum with larva mining leaves and boring into stems and fruits. Can be continuously brooded indoors. Adults come to light.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 5 (4%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2011.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 8-10mm
Flight: Eight to ten generations can occur in a single year.
Foodplant:   Tomato and related plants
Nat Status: Adventive and immigrant.
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
31/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
17/07/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSO87
11/06/20221VC37 - WorcestershireSP18
13/11/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
22/10/20211VC37 - WorcestershireSP04
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