Epitausa

Walker, 1857

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Epitausa is a of in the Erebidae, established by Francis Walker in 1857. The genus comprises approximately 28 described distributed primarily across the Neotropical region, with particular concentration in the Amazon basin. Species have been documented from Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Panama, Suriname, Peru, Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Patagonia. The genus is classified within the Eulepidotinae and tribe Panopodini.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epitausa: /ˌɛpɪˈtɔːzə/

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Distribution

Neotropical region, with documented occurrences in Argentina, Brazil (Amazonas, São Paulo, Para), French Guiana, Panama, Suriname, Peru, Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Patagonia. The shows highest in the Amazon basin.

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Taxonomic history

The was erected by Francis Walker in 1857. Many were originally described under other genera and later transferred to Epitausa, as indicated by the multiple author citations in the species list.

Species diversity

The contains 28 described as of the available sources, with E. laetabilis Walker, [1857] being the type species by original designation.