Tuta ABSOLUTA, commonly known as tomato moth, is a small moth native to South America that has managed to spread globally, seriously affecting horticultural crops. Its body is elongated, with gray and mottled wings, and a wingspan that does not exceed 10 mm. Adult females deposit eggs singly or in groups on leaves, stems and fruits. Larvae emerge from these eggs and quickly enter the plant tissues, where they remain for most of their development. These larvae go through four stages before pupating, making galleries inside the plant. Pupation can occur inside the plant or in the soil, protected by a cocoon. In warm conditions, the cycle is completed in just over three weeks, allowing for multiple generations per year. This high reproductive rate, together with its ability to develop hidden within the plant tissue, makes its control difficult and favors its rapid expansion.