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Tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) is a pest species belonging to the family Gelechiidae of the order Lepidoptera. Its primary host is the tomato, and it causes significant crop losses in tomato cultivation worldwide. Native to South America, this species was first identified in Türkiye in 2009 and rapidly spread to tomato production areas. Under favorable conditions, the tomato leafminer can form dense populations and cause crop losses of up to 80–100% if not controlled. Morphological Characteris