Metagryne Roewer, 1912: 114. Type-species by original designation: Metagryne ferruginea Roewer, 1912.
Paragryne Roewer, 1912: 116. Type-species by original designation: Paragryne quadrimaculata Roewer, 1912, syn. nov.
Etymology: Metagryne from Greek μετά (after) + preexisting genus Gryne. Gender feminine. Paragryne from Greek παρά (beside) + pre-existing genus Gryne. Gender feminine.
Diagnosis: Outline of DS beta-type, area III with a pair of large acuminate spines and area I with a pair of median size tubercles (Fig. 21A, B). Carapace with headless arborescent chevron, abdomen with an omega stripe (dissociated in Metagryne quadrimaculata comb. nov. ) with reticulate laterals (Figs 20A, 21A). Long legs with femora straight, Fe IV with disto-basal incrassation (Figs 20B, C, 21C).
Included species: Metagryne ferruginea Roewer, 1912 and Metagryne quadrimaculata (Roewer, 1912) comb. nov.