Forest-looper
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Melanolophia
Melanolophia is a genus of geometrid moths established by George Duryea Hulst in 1896. Species within this genus are commonly referred to as forest loopers, reflecting their woodland habitat associations and the characteristic looping movement of their larvae. Some species, particularly Melanolophia imitata, occur in large numbers and attract attention due to their abundance, though they show limited migratory behavior. At least one species, Melanolophia consimilaria, has been documented as a defoliator of eucalyptus in Brazil.