Biston betularia - Peppered Moth

Roscadghill Parc Wildlife

Peppered Moth
Biston betularia
moth / top view 1

Peppered Moth
Biston betularia
moth / top view 2

This species was caught using a Skinner moth trap with a 125W Mercury Vapour bulb. 23.07.12.

The majority of moths are caught and released straight away. A selection are kept for the purposes of identification, recording and photography, and are released soon after.

All photographs on this page were taken at Roscadghill Parc and are © David Fenwick.

Roscadghill Parc is a small housing estate situated in Heamoor, Penzance, Cornwall.