tamissa

Tamissa is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1862. The type species of Tamissa is Tamissa variabilis, which was described by Walker in 1862. Species within this genus are typically found in Africa and Asia. The larval stages of Tamissa moths feed on various plants, and their specific host plants can vary depending on the species. Adult moths are generally nocturnal and are attracted to light. The exact number of species within the Tamissa genus is subject to ongoing taxonomic research and may vary across different classifications. Further research is needed to fully understand the life cycles, ecological roles, and geographical distribution of all Tamissa species. Information on the precise morphology and distinguishing features of Tamissa moths is primarily found in entomological literature and museum collections.