Synetinae

Synetinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Synetinae: /sɪˈnɛtɪniː/

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Images

Syneta albida 71387165 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Syneta albida 71386911 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Syneta albida 71386881 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Syneta albida 71386839 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Syneta albida 71387138 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Syneta albida 71386757 by Nolan Exe. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

The Synetinae is a small subfamily within the Chrysomelidae family, consisting of two genera - Syneta and Thricolema - with a total of 12 described species. Historically placed in Orsodacnidae, they are now recognized under Chrysomelidae, sometimes treated as a tribe within Eumolpinae. Their relationship with other leaf beetle subfamilies remains unclear.

Habitat

Holarctic region, mainly in North America but also parts of Europe and Asia.

Distribution

Primarily Holarctic with most species in North America; mentions 11 species total with 9 species in the area

Tags

  • leaf beetles
  • Holarctic
  • Syneta
  • Thricolema
  • Chrysomelidae