The neotropical diplurid spider genus LinotheleKarsch, 1879 is reviewed. Three species of Linothele are newly described: septentrionalis n. sp. based on the absence maxillary cuspules and presence a sternal pattern; spinosa preening-combs its genital morphology; uniformis scopula, clypeus morphology. Eight names synonymized: soricina (Simon, 1889) syn. recognized junior synonym curvitarsisKarsc...