Smicronychini
Seidlitz, 1891
Smicronychini is a tribe of true () established by Seidlitz in 1891. The tribe comprises at least seven , including the large genus Smicronyx. in this tribe have been documented in southern Africa, where 18 species are recognized, and are associated with plants in the Gentianaceae, Orobanchaceae, and Convolvulaceae.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Southern Africa has been explicitly surveyed, with 18 recognized in this region. The tribe has broader distribution indicated by 1796 iNaturalist observations and records from multiple continents, though specific ranges for most species remain incompletely documented.
Host Associations
- Gentianaceae - New association reported for the tribe
- Orobanchaceae - New association reported for the tribe
- Convolvulaceae - New association reported for the tribe