oleiini
Oleiini is a tribe of leaf beetles in the family Chrysomelidae. The precise circumscription and taxonomic placement of the tribe have varied across classifications. In many modern treatments, Oleiini is placed within the subfamily Eumolpinae, though some sources treat the group as a distinct lineage within Chrysomelidae or as a synonym of related tribes. The genera included in Oleiini and the total number of described species have differed among authorities, leading to some uncertainty about the tribe’s exact composition.
Description and biology: Members of Oleiini are typically small to medium-sized leaf beetles with the characteristic
Distribution and evolution: Taxa assigned to Oleiini have been described from multiple biogeographic regions, reflecting the
Taxonomic notes: The status and composition of Oleiini are under ongoing review. Some researchers recognize it