GENUS CNODOCENTRON SCHMID, 1982

Cnodocentron Schmid, 1982: 36 .

Type species: Cnodocentron girika Schmid, 1982, by original designation.

Cnodocentron was recovered as monophyletic based on the synapomorphies: female segment VIII with thickened setae (1:1); coxopodite margin produced posterad (31:1); sternum IX apical margin with projections or spines (12:1); harpago with subapical setal brush (44:2); setal brushes with elongate setae (45:1).

Diagnosis: Forewing apex acute; hindwing transverse vein r1-sr present or absent; mesoscutelum edges straight; sternum V reticulated plate absent. Male genitalia: sternum IX apical margin with group of stout spines or elongated projections; pre-anal appendage mostly straight; coxopodite apical margin produced, projection narrow; harpago with brush of setae.