Synchroidae
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Synchroa
synchroa bark beetles
Synchroa is a genus of beetles in the family Synchroidae, comprising approximately six described species. Members are characterized by an elongate, tapered, and slightly flattened body with brownish to black coloration. The genus represents the nominal and largest genus within its family, with a broad distribution spanning North America, the eastern Palearctic, and the Oriental regions. Species diversity is highest in Eastern Asia, where multiple new species have been described in recent decades.
Synchroa punctata
Punctate Synchronized Bark Beetle
Synchroa punctata is a species of bark beetle in the family Synchroidae, native to North America. The species is commonly known as the Punctate Synchronized Bark Beetle. It is the most frequently observed member of its family on iNaturalist, with over 1,400 observations recorded. The family Synchroidae is a small group of beetles commonly referred to as synchronized bark beetles.