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The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek geo γεω (derivative form of γῆ or γαῖα "the earth"), and metron μέτρον "measure" in reference to the way their larvae, or inchworms , appear ...
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Mätare, Geometridae, är en familj av fjärilar som beskrevs...
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Geometrinae is the nominate subfamily of the geometer moth...
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The Geometroidea are the superfamily of geometrid moths in the order Lepidoptera. It includes the families Geometridae, Uraniidae, Epicopeiidae, Sematuridae, and Pseudobistonidae. [1] . The Geometroidea superfamily has more than 24,000 described species, making them one of the largest superfamilies inside the order Lepidoptera. [2] .
geometrid moth, (family Geometridae), any member of a group of moths (order Lepidoptera) that includes the species commonly known as pug, wave, emerald, and carpet moths. The larvae of geometrid moths are called by a variety of common names, including inchworm, cankerworm, looper, and measuring worm.
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The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives from the Ancient Greek <i>geo</i> γεω (derivative form of γῆ or γαῖα "the earth"), and <i>metron</i> μέτρον "measure" in reference to the way their larvae, or <b>inchworms</b>, appear to measure the earth as they move\ along ...
