Balbis

Balbis is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was described by Charles Oberthür in 1910. Species within the genus Balbis are found in Madagascar.

The exact number of species in the genus Balbis can vary depending on taxonomic classifications, but several species have been identified. These include Balbis pyraula, Balbis albistrigata, and Balbis pseudomallina, among others. Research into the specific ecological roles and life cycles of these moths is ongoing, with their distribution primarily limited to the island of Madagascar.

The larvae of Balbis moths, like other geometrid moths, are typically known as inchworms. They possess a characteristic slow, looping movement due to their reduced number of prolegs. The specific host plants for Balbis species are not extensively documented in readily available literature but are presumed to be native flora of Madagascar. Further entomological studies are needed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the genus's biodiversity and its place within the Malagasy ecosystem.