noun
- Plural of geometrid; moths of the family Geometridae, characterized by a looping or measuring movement of their caterpillars.
Usage: zoology; entomology
Examples
- Geometrids are common garden pests whose caterpillars feed on leaves.
- The family Geometridae includes thousands of geometrid species worldwide.
- Many geometrids have mottled wings that provide camouflage on tree bark.
- Entomologists study geometrids to understand their ecological role in forests.
- The caterpillars of geometrids move by arching their bodies in a distinctive looping motion.