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Occurrence of Pachycoris torridus (Scopoli, 1772) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) on Physic Nut (Jatropha curcas) in Northwest of Sao Paulo, Brazil

Kaio Cesar Chaboli Alevi

We notified for the first time the occurrence of Pachycoris torridus (Scopoli, 1772) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) in differents localities of Northwest region of the State of Sao Paulo, attacking the culture of physic nut (Jatropha curcas). The stink bug P. torridus shows longevity, are phytophagous and polyphagous, characteristics that emphasize the importance of their records for a better understanding of their infestations in the culture of physic nut, a plant whose seeds are an importance source of raw material for the production of biodiesel.