Lophostigma Mickel, 1952 . Zoologica, N.Y. 37: 106 (in key); 146 (description). Female, male.

Gender. Feminine.

Type species. Mutilla iracunda Cresson, 1902 (female), by original designation.

Taxonomic history. Valid generic name.

Sex association. The male of the type species has not been recognized; the male of another species was associated and described (in a key to genera) by Quintero & Cambra, 1996a: 352.

Distribution. Neotropical.