Mahulistes
Mahulistes are a genus of moths belonging to the family Geometridae. This family is characterized by the larval stage, often called "inchworms" or "loopers," which move with a characteristic looping motion due to having fewer prolegs than typical caterpillars. Geometridae moths are found worldwide and are a very diverse group, with Mahulistes being one of the many genera within it.
Species within the Mahulistes genus are typically medium-sized moths. Their wings are often cryptically colored, providing
The life cycle of Mahulistes, like other geometrids, involves egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages. The larvae