measuring worm

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the caterpillar of any geometrid moth: it moves by alternately advancing the front end of its body and bringing the rear end forward to form a loop

See measuring worm in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A geometrid caterpillar that moves in alternate contractions and expansions suggestive of measuring. Also called inchworm, looper, spanworm.

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