Maxates is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae first described by Frederic Moore in 1887.

Palpi porrect (extending forward), where the second joint thickly scaled and reaching beyond the frons.

Forewings with highly arched costa towards apex.

The outer margin usually highly crenulate and excised between veins 4 and 6.

Hindwings quadrate, with margin highly crenulate (scalloped) and produced to a point at vein 6, and tail at vein 4.