Synetinae
Synetinae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Chrysomeloidea
- Family: Chrysomelidae
- Subfamily: Synetinae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Synetinae: /sɪˈnɛtɪniː/
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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
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Tags
- leaf beetles
- Holarctic
- Syneta
- Thricolema
- Chrysomelidae