geometrid

From geometer +‎ -id.

geometrid (plural geometrids)

1. (entomology) Any of the family Geometridae of moths
2. A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring

• (moth): geometer moth, geometrid moth

• (larva): inchworm, looper, measuring worm, spanworm

geometrid (not comparable)

1. Relating to such moths