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Geometer moth

Comibaena sp. Family: Geometridae, Subfamily: Geometrinae

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Description:

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 γη or γαια 'the earth' and metron μέτρων 'measure' in reference to the way their larvae, or inchworms, appear to "measure the earth" as they move along in a looping fashion.

Habitat:

Seen at a farm.

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