Tuta absoluta

1917) | synonyms = *''Scrobipalpuloides absoluta'' (Povolný, 1987) *''Scrobipalpula absoluta'' (Povolný, 1964; Becker, 1984) *''Gnorimoschema absoluta'' (Clarke, 1962) *''Phthorimaea absoluta'' Meyrick, 1917 }} ''Tuta absoluta'' or ''Phthorimaea absoluta'' is a species of moth in family Gelechiidae known by the common names South American tomato pinworm, tomato leafminer, tomato pinworm and South American tomato moth. It is well known as a serious pest of tomato crops in Europe, Africa, western Asia and South and Central America, with larvae causing up to 100% loss if not effectively controlled. Provided by Wikipedia