Paul Reeves Photography: Geometer Moths

NATURE - Arthropods - Geometer Moths

SPACER

Also known as Geometrid Moths, there are an estimated 23,000 species in this family worldwide. The scientific name "Geometridae" is derrived from
Greek meaning "to measure the earth" and some of the larval caterpillars are known as "inchworms".

Bruce Spanworm

Chickweed Geometer Moth

Chickweed
Geometer Moth

Confused Eusarca

Confused
Eusarca

Fall Cankerworm

Fall
Cankerworm

Large Lace-border Moth

Large
Lace-border Moth

Lesser Maple Spanworm

Lesser Maple
Spanworm

Pale Beauty

Toothed Brown Carpet

Toothed
Brown Carpet