Xenochile Schuster, 1957 (as subgenus of Ephuta Say, 1836). J. N. Y. Ent. Soc. 64: 8. Male.

Gender. Masculine (Article 30.2.4 of the Code).

Type species. Ephuta (Xenochile) krombeini Schuster, 1957 (male), by original designation.

Taxonomic history. Considered at generic level by Lelej, 2007: 96. Here regarded as at subgeneric level. Valid subgeneric name.

Sex association. The female has not been recognized.

Distribution. Nearctic.