Cape Mountain Cockroach vs Peppered Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cape Mountain Cockroach | Peppered Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aptera fusca | Biston betularia |
| Order | Blattodea | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 45-62 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Heathland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South Africa (Western Cape) | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cape Mountain Cockroach
A large, wingless cockroach endemic to the mountains of South Africa. It lives in fynbos vegetation and rocky outcrops.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few cockroach species adapted to cool mountain climates and is completely wingless.
Peppered Moth
The classic textbook example of natural selection in action. During the Industrial Revolution, dark (melanic) forms became dominant in polluted areas with soot-darkened trees.
Did You Know?
The peppered moth is the most famous example of observed evolution — dark moths increased from 2% to 95% of the population during Britains Industrial Revolution.