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The Synchita variegata species group is defined and revised. Six species are recognized. Synchita fallax sp. nov. from Southern Europe is described. Lectotype is designated for Cicones pictus Erichson and for Cicones oculatus Sharp. New synonymies are established: Synchita undata Guérin-Méneville, 1844 (= Cicones pictus Erichson, 1845 syn. nov.) and S. oculata (Sharp, 1885) (= Cicones oblongus Sharp, 1885 syn. nov.). A key to the species is included.