All scientific names of the southern African subtribe Eurynotina (Tenebrionidae) are catalogued. Sixteen genera containing 95 species and subspecies are listed. Data concerning primary and secondary types is provided. Schyzoschelus dumosicola var. diversipenis Koch, 1954, is recognized as an independent species. Lectotype for Eurynotus (Solenopistoma) denticosta Mulsant & Rey, 1854 is designated to fix the taxonomic status of this species. Based on the newly acquired and previously published data the diversity patterns of Eurynotina are analyzed. The highest diversity of species was reported from the Lowland and Montane fynbos and renosterveld ecoregions in the surroundings of Cape Peninsula. Distribution of the species is illustrated and listed in a CSV format. A revised key to the genera and subgenera of Eurynotina is provided.