Regal Peppered Moth
Common NameRegal Peppered Moth
Scientific NameBiston regalis
FamilyGeometridae
SubfamilyEnnominae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorswhite, brown, black
HabitatForests, woodlands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Russia)
Host Plantsoak, birch, willow, elm, apple
Flight PeriodMay to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are often twig mimics, feeding on various broadleaf trees, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust body, and complex cryptic pattern of wavy dark lines and blotches on a pale background, mimicking tree bark.
Description
A large moth with broad, pale grey to white wings intricately patterned with wavy dark brown and black lines and blotches, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
