The genus Plinachtus (Heteroptera: Coreidae: Gonocerini) from Madagascar is revised and two new species are described. A key to the known species is provided, as well as illustrations of antennal segments, pronotum, male genital capsule and dorsal view. Gonocerus madagascariensis Kiritshenko is transferred to the genus Plinachtus and new distributional records are given.