PHILIPPINE
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LEPIDOPTERA
GEOMETRIDAE
(Geometer Moths)
GEOMETRIDAE: from the Greek "geo" (the earth) + "metron" (measure); refers to the larvae, which appear to "measure the earth" as they move in a looping fashion. Adults usually have slender bodies and relatively large, broad forewings, often crossed by thin wavy lines. Many geometrid moths hold their wings away from the body and flat against the substrate. Larvae generally have only two pairs of prolegs (at the hind end) rather than the usual five pairs in most lepidoptera; the lack of prolegs in the middle of the body necessitates the peculiar method of locomotion, drawing the hind end up to the thoracic legs to form a loop, and then extending the body forward.
Wingspan: 8-65 mm
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_35cbdbd967f64cb0a031267a743cefc2~mv2_d_1808_1356_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_35cbdbd967f64cb0a031267a743cefc2~mv2_d_1808_1356_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Desmond Allen Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_36b7730e678d471488bacb865f55d00b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_115,h_86,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_36b7730e678d471488bacb865f55d00b~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Rey M. Abellada Baguio City 20170318
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_79dca4af34854669994df9aae53184b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_124,h_93,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_79dca4af34854669994df9aae53184b9~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Arlene E. Halabaso‎ Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur 20161216
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_aad431cbdd994f9f95c64f85e9497c5a~mv2_d_1623_1218_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_aad431cbdd994f9f95c64f85e9497c5a~mv2_d_1623_1218_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Arlene E. Halabaso Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur 20170622
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_80fae53fdb944d858b40c28b360867c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_159,h_120,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_80fae53fdb944d858b40c28b360867c1~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Ja-a Badon Mt. Talinis, Negros Island 201705
![Unidentified Geometridae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_47f53fae381a4fee9973624ceba115fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_144,h_105,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_47f53fae381a4fee9973624ceba115fd~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae) © Linda Alisto Baguio City 20140819
![Alex palparia](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_ebb39eff8a0f4122a20c11e4b6f43b8d~mv2_d_1681_1261_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_ebb39eff8a0f4122a20c11e4b6f43b8d~mv2_d_1681_1261_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Albert Kang Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte 20140603
![Celerena sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_22d5cc06e3f4449ebfb71d0788008b59~mv2_d_1944_1458_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_22d5cc06e3f4449ebfb71d0788008b59~mv2_d_1944_1458_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Linda Alisto Puerto Princesa, Palawan 20160727
![Celerena sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_f4e2383c89b4483fa913c3e7bda2888f~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_f4e2383c89b4483fa913c3e7bda2888f~mv2_d_4608_3456_s_4_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae) © Jojo De Peralta Palawan 20170918
![Unidentified Desmobathrinae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_64147885d3d94f7dba39c2b1d95e3a03~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_57,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_64147885d3d94f7dba39c2b1d95e3a03~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae) © Edith thru Evelyn Mendez Catanduanes 20161104
![Derambila sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_b1bc1f1a423845a8a5f241a594e92687~mv2_d_2020_1515_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_b1bc1f1a423845a8a5f241a594e92687~mv2_d_2020_1515_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Albert Kang Anilao, Batangas 20151101
![Derambila sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_103000b7efb345198054a1669278279f.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_103000b7efb345198054a1669278279f.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Leana Lahom-Cristobal Quezon, Nueva Ecija
![Derambila sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_805b81f009bf4c9eab657787ac4cea64.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_805b81f009bf4c9eab657787ac4cea64.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Linda Alisto Baguio City 20140702
![Ozola sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_6a820c752b7a47a1adf27ea8d456baa2~mv2_d_1921_1441_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_6a820c752b7a47a1adf27ea8d456baa2~mv2_d_1921_1441_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Linda Alisto Baguio City 20170621
![Ozola sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_ab5e58d270a34ea3a0c897a82cbce3c6.jpg/v1/fill/w_91,h_60,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_ab5e58d270a34ea3a0c897a82cbce3c6.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Linda Alisto Baguio City 20140815
![Ozola hollowayi](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_635a87de57ba40de82ccacb96e271c76~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_635a87de57ba40de82ccacb96e271c76~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Linda Alisto Puerto Princesa City, Palawan 20160727
![Ozola cf. hollowayi](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_9a8189cd61e7402aae2ca646817923ba~mv2_d_1849_1386_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_9a8189cd61e7402aae2ca646817923ba~mv2_d_1849_1386_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae) © Jade Aster Badon Mt. Talinis, Negros Oriental 201907
![Ozola sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_0ec564440fcb4645acb8c46935d14dc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_121,h_91,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_0ec564440fcb4645acb8c46935d14dc2~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Desmobathrini) © Evelyn Mendez Batalay, Bato, Catanduanes 20160825
![Eumelea sp. nr. ludovicata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_4d6bb1ad3b934c2ba07f59938fc164dd.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_4d6bb1ad3b934c2ba07f59938fc164dd.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Joy Valencia Villafuerte-Hafalla Banaue, Ifugao
![Eumelea sp. nr. ludovicata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_3e298f4443764e87b1e14e34a4aa755a.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_3e298f4443764e87b1e14e34a4aa755a.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Romana Pahilanga Delos Reyes Bago, Negros Occidental 20150816
![Eumelea sp. nr. ludovicata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_e9cb5aea6cef43b99afc1fe04e290571.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_e9cb5aea6cef43b99afc1fe04e290571.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Romana Pahilanga Delos Reyes Bago, Negros Occidental 20150816
![Eumelea sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_7695e77a29614c84bf6d1817b0daf2d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_7695e77a29614c84bf6d1817b0daf2d6~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Joy Valencia Villafuerte-Hafalla Baguio City 20140624
![Eumelea sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_e7347e4de9744ee1bbc49c017f896837~mv2_d_2305_1729_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_e7347e4de9744ee1bbc49c017f896837~mv2_d_2305_1729_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Jojo De Peralta Palawan
![Eumelea obesata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_0a99bb376ec144ad8c7586fe7f17a2d4~mv2_d_2047_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_0a99bb376ec144ad8c7586fe7f17a2d4~mv2_d_2047_1536_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Ann van Wijgerden Valley Golf, Antipolo 20161009
![Eumelea obesata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_cae7d01bf3eb4d7cb4a146a1c2d3471c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_cae7d01bf3eb4d7cb4a146a1c2d3471c~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Jericho Obierna Virac,Catanduanes 20220824
![Eumelea sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_97c1d43496c74a7c84cc2a03846c3e08~mv2_d_2001_1501_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_97c1d43496c74a7c84cc2a03846c3e08~mv2_d_2001_1501_s_2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Desmond Allen Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya 20161110
![Eumelea sp.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_eac0305ec70f407a9ccc5b72d06e75a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_eac0305ec70f407a9ccc5b72d06e75a8~mv2.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Desmond Allen Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
![Eumelea rosalia ♂](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd0248_02b7e66d5b0549ebb61151ff42fa9328.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_110,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/cd0248_02b7e66d5b0549ebb61151ff42fa9328.jpg)
(Geometridae; Desmobathrinae; Eumeleini) © Leana Lahom-Cristobal San Miguel, Bulacan 20160107