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What is the scientific name of the Pepper Moth?
What order do moths like the Pepper Moth belong to?
Lepidoptera
Which family does the Rosy Maple Moth belong to?
What is the scientific name of the Luna Moth?
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What kingdom do all these moths belong to?
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Study Notes
Peppered Moth
- Scientific name: Biston betularia
- Belongs to the order Lepidoptera, known for moths and butterflies
- Part of the Geometridae family, characterized by their wing shapes
- Higher classification: falls under the genus Biston
- Kingdom classification: Animalia, encompassing all animals
- A notable example of natural selection influenced by industrial pollution, showcasing adaptive coloration for survival
Rosy Maple Moth
- Scientific name: Dryocampa rubicunda
- Classified in the order of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera)
- Member of the Saturniidae family, which includes silk moths
- Higher classification: found under the genus Dryocampa
- Kingdom classification: Animalia, including various animal species
Luna Moth
- Scientific name: Actias luna
- Part of the order Lepidoptera, which contains butterflies and moths
- Belongs to the Saturniidae family, known for large moths with striking colors
- Falls under the class Insecta, which comprises insects
- Kingdom classification: Animalia, consisting of all animal forms
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