Peppered Moth

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the Peppered Moth?

• Biston betularia
• Danaus plexippus
• Vanessa atalanta
• Papilio machaon

What is the average wingspan of a Peppered Moth?

• 1-3 inches
• 1-2 inches
• 3-4 inches
• 4-5 inches

Where are Peppered Moths commonly found?

• All of the Above
• North America
• Asia
• Europe

What is the primary diet of the Peppered Moth?

• Leaves
• Fruit
• Flowers
• Other insects

What is the average lifespan of a Peppered Moth?

• 4-5 years
• 8-12 months
• 2-3 years
• 3-4 years

What is the main predator of the Peppered Moth?

• Rodents
• Birds
• Bats
• Spiders

What is the primary habitat of the Peppered Moth?

• Wetlands
• Forests
• Deserts
• Grasslands

What is the main color of the Peppered Moth?

• Brown
• Gray
• Black
• White

What is the main purpose of the Peppered Moth's coloration?

• Attract mates
• Camouflage
• Thermoregulation
• Warning predators

What is the main cause of the Peppered Moth's color variation?

• Genetic mutation
• Age
• Environmental factors
• Diet

What is the main reason for the decline in the Peppered Moth population?

• Predation
• Pollution
• Disease
• Habitat loss

What is the main method of reproduction for the Peppered Moth?

• Budding
• Live birth
• Eggs
• Fragmentation

How many eggs does a female Peppered Moth typically lay?

• 2000
• 20
• 2
• 200

What is the main reason for the Peppered Moth's color change during the Industrial Revolution?

• Disease
• Increased predation
• Deforestation
• Air pollution

What is the main reason for the Peppered Moth's color change after the Industrial Revolution?

• Decreased predation
• Cleaner air
• Genetic mutation
• Reforestation