Criniferoides

Criniferoides is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. The genus was described by George Hampson in 1893. These moths are found in Africa. One known species is Criniferoides alexandrina.

The larval stage of Criniferoides moths feeds on various plants. Information on the specific host plants for all species within the genus may be limited. Adult moths typically possess patterned wings, though the exact coloration and markings can vary between species and sexes. Their antennae are generally filiform in females and may be more pectinate in males, a common characteristic in many moth families that aids in detecting pheromones.

Criniferoides moths, like other geometrids, undergo complete metamorphosis, passing through egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages. The life cycle duration and specific behaviors, such as mating rituals or flight periods, are subjects of ongoing entomological study. Further research is often needed to fully understand the ecological roles and distribution of lesser-known insect genera like Criniferoides.