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geometrid (adjective; Greek ge, earth; metron, measure): (Arthropoda: Insecta) A larva whose movements resemble a looping motion moving tail to head, such as the geometrid moth larva (Geometridae) "measuring worms"; geometroid.

See also: rectigrade