Peppered moths typically live for about 2 to 4 weeks as adults, although their lifespan can vary depending on environmental conditions and availability of food.
After emerging from their pupal stage, adult peppered moths take to the skies to reproduce. The length of their life cycle may be influenced by factors such as temperature, humidity, and predation. During this short life, they focus primarily on mating and laying eggs, which will eventually hatch into caterpillars. Despite their brief adult life, peppered moths play a significant role in ecological studies, especially in understanding natural selection and adaptation.