measuring worm

The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

Japanese Meaning

尺蠖：Geometridae科に属する蛾の幼虫。

A measuring worm looped its body to inch along the garden fence, perfectly camouflaged among the leaves.

尺取り虫が体をくねらせて庭の柵をゆっくり進み、葉の間にうまく紛れていた。

Sense（1）

The larva of a moth of the family Geometridae.

measuring worms

（ plural ）