Peppered Moth

Woodlands, gardens, and shrublands throughout the Northern Hemisphere.

Adults primarily drink nectar; larvae (caterpillars) feed on foliage of various deciduous trees like birch, willow, and oak.

Nocturnal and well-known for their camouflage. They rest on tree trunks during the day with wings flat. They are a famous example of natural selection due to the 'industrial melanism' where darker variants became more common during the industrial revolution.

Generally harmless to humans. They serve as an important food source for birds and are significant in biological education and research regarding evolution.