About 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.
Distribution
Where Peppered Moth Dark Form can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Peppered Moth Dark Form (Biston betularia f. carbonaria). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/peppered-moth-dark-form
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