hataria

Hataria is a genus of moths belonging to the family Geometridae. These moths are found in various regions, with many species native to the Neotropical realm. The genus is characterized by certain morphological features of the adult moths, including wing venation and genitalia, which distinguish them from other geometrid moths.

Species within the genus Hataria are often associated with specific host plants for their larval stages, though detailed ecological information may vary between species. Like other geometrids, Hataria moths typically have slender bodies and broad wings. Their caterpillars are often loopers, a characteristic common to the Geometridae family, meaning they move by arching their bodies, as they have fewer pairs of prolegs than other caterpillars.

The distribution of Hataria species is diverse, with some found in tropical forests and others in more temperate or subtropical environments. Research into the genetics, life cycles, and specific ecological roles of Hataria moths continues to be an area of entomological study. The taxonomy of the genus is subject to ongoing revision as new data becomes available.