Autetussa

Autetussa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was first described by Francis Walker in 1865. Moths in the genus Autetussa are typically found in the Oriental and Australasian regions. Information regarding the specific species within this genus and their detailed life cycles or ecological roles is limited in publicly available sources. Further research is needed to fully understand the biodiversity and distribution of Autetussa moths. The genus name itself does not appear to have a widely documented etymology, adding to the obscurity of the group. Classification within the Erebidae family places Autetussa among a diverse array of moths, many of which are nocturnal and exhibit varied feeding habits in their larval stages. The adult moths generally feed on nectar. The exact number of species currently recognized within Autetussa can vary as taxonomic research progresses and new species are described or existing ones are reclassified.