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Peppered Moth

Biston betularia

LEPIDOPTERA | Geometroidea

Geometridae (Geometrids) > Ennominae > Bistonini


Checklist ref. 70.252 (various forms)

Designation: 'macro-moth'

Status: common and widely distributed

Typical habitat: woodland, parks, hedgerows, gardens

Larval foodplant:           a wide range of trees, shrubs and plants

Flight behaviour: flies at night, but comes to light

Flight season: May - August

Peppered Moth

Three Legged Cross (garden), East Dorset | June 21

Peppered Moth

Peppered Moth

Peppered Moth

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