Adaptive colour change and background choice behaviour in peppered moth caterpillars is mediated by extraocular photoreception. Communications Biology , 2019; 2 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s42003-019-0502-7 ...

Peppered-moth caterpillars can change their hue to match their surroundings without looking, a study has found. But how they do it remains a mystery. By Cara Giaimo Peppered moth caterpillars live ...

Today, peppered moths—and their larval caterpillar counterparts—are so adept at camouflage that they can adjust their appearance to match the specific shade of the twigs on which they perch.

If you’ve never seen a peppered moth caterpillar, don’t feel bad: they’re experts at blending in. Each caterpillar mimics the twig it perches on, straightening its knobbly body into a ...

These animals have a system to perceive colour and light independently of the eyes. Some insects, such as caterpillars of the peppered moth (Biston betularia), also match their body colour to the twig ...

In this activity, your class will use images of historic peppered moth specimens from the Museum's collection to understand variation in a population. They will then play the lucky landing game to ...

Aug. 5 (UPI) --Peppered moth caterpillars don't see color so much as they feel it. According to new research, peppered moths, during their caterpillar stage, sense color through their skin.

Some insects, such as caterpillars of the peppered moth (Biston betularia), also match their body color to the twig color of their food plant; although this color change is rather slow compared to ...