What is another word for phthorimaea?
Pronunciation: [fθˌɔːɹɪmˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
Phthorimaea is a specific term that refers to a genus of moth in the family Gelechiidae. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this genus, such as potato tuberworm, tobacco tuberworm, tomato pinworm, and tobacco leafminer. These synonyms are often used in agriculture and insect pest management industries to identify the moth that feeds on crops such as potatoes, tobacco, tomatoes, and eggplants. Regardless of the term used, Phthorimaea is notorious for causing significant economic losses to farmers worldwide due to its ability to damage crops both above and below ground.
