Geometer moths

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:application Biodiversity studies
gptkbp:behavior gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:biodiversity High diversity in tropical regions
gptkbp:breeding_season Varies by species
gptkbp:carbonation Silken cocoon
gptkbp:caterpillar_movement Looping motion
gptkbp:color_scheme Diverse and variable
gptkbp:coloration Often cryptic
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Geometer_moths
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status Varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance In folklore and art
gptkbp:diet Leaves
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role Pollinators and herbivores
gptkbp:egg_laying On host plants
gptkbp:family gptkb:Geometridae
gptkbp:flight_style Gliding flight
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Nectar
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Global_presence
gptkbp:habitat Forests
gptkbp:habitat_preference Wooded areas
gptkbp:has_pet In soil or leaf litter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geometer moths
gptkbp:larval_stage Herbivorous
Various plants
On host plants
Variable duration
Feeding on foliage
Known as inchworms
Resemble twigs
gptkbp:life_cycle Complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:lifespan Few weeks to several months
gptkbp:mating_system Pheromone attraction
gptkbp:mimicry Some mimic other species
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:premiered_on From pupae
gptkbp:research_interest Ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Class_Insecta
gptkb:Kingdom_Animalia
Order Lepidoptera
Phylum Arthropoda
Family Geometridae
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Active in warm months
gptkbp:species gptkb:Ennomos_subsignarius
gptkb:Lycia_hirtaria
gptkb:Scopula_immutata
Over 35,000
Thera firmata
Ectropis crepuscularia
High in temperate regions
gptkbp:stealth_features Mimicry of twigs and leaves
gptkbp:strategic_importance Some are pests
gptkbp:subgenres gptkb:Ennominae
gptkb:Geometrinae
gptkb:Oenochrominae
gptkbp:threats Climate change
Habitat loss
gptkbp:wildlife Cryptic coloration
gptkbp:wingspan Varies by species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Geometridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6