Melisa is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1854. Species. Melisa croceipes (Aurivillius, 1892) Melisa diptera Walker, 1854. Melisa hancocki Jordan, 1936. References. External links. Pitkin, Brian & Jenkins, Paul. "Search results Family: Arctiidae". Butterflies and Moths of the World. Natural History Museum, London. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melisa