Peppered Moth Dark Form vs Oak Bush-cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Peppered Moth Dark Form | Oak Bush-cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Biston betularia f. carbonaria | Meconema thalassinum |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 42-52 mm wingspan | 12-17mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Peppered Moth Dark Form
The dark melanic form of the famous peppered moth, a textbook example of natural selection. Became dominant during industrial pollution when soot darkened tree bark.
Did You Know?
The rise and fall of the dark form tracks industrial pollution so closely it remains the best example of evolution in action.
Oak Bush-cricket
A slender, pale green bush-cricket found in tree canopies. It is nocturnal and rarely flies despite having fully developed wings. Females have a long, upcurved ovipositor.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few predatory katydids in Europe, hunting aphids and caterpillars at night.