Pertyella Mickel, 1952 . Zoologica, N.Y. 37: 106 (in key); 140 (description). Female, male.

Gender. Feminine.

Type species. Mutilla investigatrix Smith, 1879 (female), by original designation.

Taxonomic history. Valid generic name.

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

Distribution. Neotropical.