Syagrus is a genus of leaf beetles in the subfamily Eumolpinae. They are known from the mainland of Africa as well as Madagascar. They are often attracted by plants in the family Malvaceae; and Syagrus calcaratus are pests of cotton. The larvae of Syagrus calcaratus attack the roots of the plant and cause it to wilt. According to Brian J. Selman (1965), Syagrus is probably restricted to the mainland of Africa. The Syagrus species described from Madagascar may actually belong to Pheloticus.