Peppered Moth, Biston betularia, in a Herefordshire wood, illustrating camouflage colouring against wet leaf litter

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Pale form of Peppered Moth typical of rural areas. A dark form populates industrial areas.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Haugh Wood, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Neil Wilmore / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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