Life … Animals Arthropods Insects Butterflies and Moths Twirler Moths Phthorimaea South American Tomato Moth species 1,479 observations South American Tomato Moth Phthorimaea absoluta Field notes Supported by All 4 native plantssupport it in the US Caterpillar hosts Plants its caterpillars eat Chili Pepper, Common Lambsquarters, Carolina Horsenettle, Silverleaf Nightshade 4 Close