First record of the occurrence of the diamondback moth on sour passion fruit

Abstract Known as the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. is registered one of most important pests Brassicaceae in world. It characterized a specialized insect this family, due to specifics for feeding. However, based on reports from producers, shoots sour passion fruit extreme south Santa Catarina, were damaged by phytophagous attack. The damage plants collected and this, it was possible identify specie P. causing damage. Therefore, purpose communicate new record associated with fruit, well host outside list xylostella. had amber exudation sawdust appearance axils leaf growth, wilted leaves emission lateral shoots. believed that individuals have managed complete life cycle plant because similarity nitrogen compounds present species Passifloraceae.