Peppered moths mainly live in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere, especially in Europe (including the UK), parts of Asia, and North America.

Quick Scoop

  • They are widely distributed across Europe and the British Isles, including England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and nearby islands.
  • They also occur through much of Asia (for example China, Russia, Japan, Korea, Central Asia) and across North America.
  • Typical habitats include:
    • Woodlands and forest edges.
* Hedgerows, scrub, and countryside field margins.

* Parks and gardens in towns and cities.
  • By day, adults usually rest on tree trunks and branches, where their speckled pattern helps them blend into lichen or darkened bark.

So if you’re in a temperate region of Europe, Asia, or North America and near trees, hedges, or a garden, that’s exactly the kind of place a peppered moth is likely to live.