Abstract
Hylax bahiensis Bechyné (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), a new pest of forest species, including eucalyptus (hybrid Eucalyptus urophylla x Eucalyptus grandis), Joannesia princeps, Mimosa artemisiana, Croton urucurana, Croton floribundus, and Senna multijuga is recorded. The insect attack in clonal eucalyptus plantations and in forest restoration areas between 2010 and 2013 in the states of Espírito Santo, Bahia and Minas Gerais, Brasil, was observed for the first time. The outbreaks generally occurred from September to March. This new potential pest can affect the growth, productivity, and quality of the trees. We recommended monitoring this leaf-eating beetle especially during the critical period of its occurrence.
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The authors are grateful to Mrs. Julia Maria Oliveira Valverde (Entomoteca Gregório Bondar CEPLAC/CEPEC/Seção de Entomologia-SECEN) for her help in the identification of H. bahiensis.
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Mafia, R.G., da Silva, J.B., Ramos, J.F. et al. Hylax bahiensis Bechyné (Chrysomelidae: Eumolpinae): a New Potential Pest of Eucalyptus and Species Used for Atlantic Rainforest Restoration. Neotrop Entomol 44, 98–100 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-014-0256-3
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