The occurrence of Phaops thunbergi (Dalman, 1823) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) attacking plants of black wattle (Acacia mearnsii De Wild.) in Brazil was observed. It was recorded for the first time in Butiá, State of Rio Grande do Sul (30°13'56.1" South, 51°58'34.6" West) in January 2004.
Black wattle; insect; defoliator