The Family Geometridae refers to a large and diverse group of moths that are commonly known as geometrids or inchworms. This family is characterized by their unique physical features that include a slender, elongated body and a distinctive looping gait as they move along. In scientific circles, they are also referred to as the "looper moths" due to their peculiar method of motion. Apart from their scientific name, this family of moths also goes by several common synonyms such as the spanworms, twig inchworms, geometers, and measuring worms. These synonyms allude to the unusual, measuring-like movements of the larvae of this remarkable group of moths.