Comparative morphology and redescription of five species of Theages Walker (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Ctenuchina), with new distribution records and a new combination for the genus.

A comparative morphological study of the genus Theages Walker was performed. Five species, T. decorum (Schaus), T. griseatum (Rothschild), T. hoffmanni Travassos, T. pinasi Grados, and T. occultus Grados, were redescribed and the previously unknown female of T. pinasi was described. In addition, the occurrence of odoriferous organs on metatibia of some species was recorded for the first time to the genus. A new combination was proposed for Theages darantasium (Druce), comb. nov. All species were illustrated (habitus and male and female genitalia), and their distribution records were updated and discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]