A revision of the genus Synechocera deyrolle (Coleoptera : Buprestidae : Agrilinae)

Abstract

The genus Synechocera is revised for the first time. Ten species are recognised as valid, with five described as new: S. bicolor, S. brooksi, S. burnsi, S. parvipennis and S. queenslandica. Synonymy is proposed for S. longior under S. tasmanica. S. tasmanica is designated as the new type-species, because of the ambiguous nature of the original type-species, Buprestis deplanus. Lectotypes are designated for S. albohrrta and S. elongata. Aphanisticus occidentalis is transferred to Paracephala. Previously described species are treated diagnostically; new species are fully described; all species are illustrated and a key is presented for their separation. The biology of S. tasmanica is discussed and both the larva and pupa are illustrated.