Peppered moth — size comparison

The peppered moth is associated with deciduous trees and shrubs. Adults fly at night and hide by day. Caterpillars eat varied tree leaves, allowing it to occur

Silhouette comparison

Wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Peppered moth

Biston betularia

50 mmAdult individual
wingspan

między końcami rozłożonych skrzydeł · bez ogonkówMeasurement: side · approximate projection

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Peppered mothWingspan50 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Peppered moth — size comparison — facts and sources

The peppered moth is associated with deciduous trees and shrubs. Adults fly at night and hide by day. Caterpillars eat varied tree leaves, allowing it to occur in parks and gardens too. Its range includes Europe, Asia and North America.

Measurement sources