Acanthophotopsis Schuster, 1958 . Ent. Amer. (N.S.) 37: 5, 11 (in keys); 88 (description). Male.

Gender. Feminine.

Type species. Acanthophotopsis falciformis Schuster, 1958 (male), by original designation.

Taxonomic history. Valid generic name.

Sex association. The female has not been recognized.

Distribution. Nearctic.