Systematics and Biology of the Genus Macrocneme Hubner (Lepidoptera: Ctenuchidae)

In this study, thirty species considered monophyletic and congeneric with Macrocneme maja. (F. ) are characterized, illustrated, and discussed. Fourteen new species are described from South America. Three names are removed from synonomy, one subspecific name is reinstated as a valid species, and nine names are newly placed in synonymy. The author summarizes biological information, and discusses and illustrates patterns of geographical distribution.