Promecilla André, 1902c . Gen. Ins. 11: 14 (in key); 30 (description). Female, male.

Gender. Feminine.

Type species. Mutilla regia Smith, 1855 (female), by original designation.

Taxonomic history. Valid generic name.

Sex association. The male of the type species was associated and described by Cameron, 1902: 271.

Distribution. Oriental, Afrotropical, Palaearctic.