FIG.01 — False Codling Moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta), pestTap to enlarge
Plant part
Fruit
P. persimilis
Not stated
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False Codling Moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta)
Recorded host crops
Pepper
Symptoms
Larvae bore into pepper fruits, causing entry holes, internal feeding damage, frass, fruit rot, and premature fruit drop. Infested fruits may appear nearly healthy externally.
Field video clips (1)
How to verify
Compare the photos above with the plant, and check the symptom description against the look-alike records below before acting. The source guide does not carry a separate laboratory verification note for this record.
Next step
Inspect fruits for entry holes, frass, and internal larval damage.
Use pheromone traps to monitor adult moth activity.
Remove and destroy infested fruits to reduce pest populations.
Apply only locally registered insecticides labeled for this pest and crop.
Consider mating disruption or biological control where registered and available.
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Label matters
Active ingredients below are examples, not universal prescriptions. Confirm the diagnosis; use only products registered for tomato and the target problem in your country; and follow the current label for dose, pre-harvest interval, worker protection, compatibility and re-entry. Rotate IRAC/FRAC modes of action. When symptoms are uncertain, obtain a laboratory or extension diagnosis. Integrated pest management (IPM)—sanitation, resistant varieties, irrigation management, monitoring and biological control—should be the first line of defense.
