# First Records of Two Invasive Weevils (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Dryophthorinae) in Brazil with Quarantine Potential

## TL;DR

Two invasive weevil species are newly recorded in Brazil, raising concerns about their potential impact on crops and the need for stronger quarantine measures.

## Contribution

This study provides the first documentation of two invasive weevil species in Brazil, highlighting their phytosanitary significance.

## Key findings

- Diocalandra frumenti and Polytus mellerborgii were first recorded in Brazil.
- The findings suggest a need for enhanced phytosanitary surveillance in the region.
- These weevils may pose a threat to crop production and international trade.

## Abstract

We report the first records in Brazil of Diocalandra frumenti (Fabricius) and Polytus mellerborgii (Boheman), weevil species of potential phytosanitary concern. These detections were made through surveys in the Entomological Collection of the Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (CERPE) and targeted field inspections in northeast Brazil. These findings expand the known distribution of these weevils in Brazil and underscore the need for enhanced phytosanitary surveillance due to their potential impact on crop production in other countries and the implications for quarantine regulations.