tarus
Tarus refers to a genus of moths in the family Geometridae. These moths are commonly known as geometer moths or spanworms. The genus Tarus is characterized by specific morphological features, including wing venation and genitalia, which distinguish it from other genera within the Geometridae family. The larvae of Tarus moths, like other geometer moths, exhibit a peculiar method of locomotion by extending their bodies and then bringing their hind legs forward, creating a looping or "measuring" motion, hence the name "spanworm" or "inchworm."
The distribution of Tarus species is primarily found in Palearctic regions. Their life cycle typically involves