Peppered moths live primarily in the northern hemisphere, including regions in England, Europe, and North America. They are especially common and well- distributed throughout most of England, Wales, lowland Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. Their habitat includes woodlands, scrub, hedgerows, parks, and gardens where they rest on tree trunks, branches, and twigs during the day
. Additionally, peppered moths have a wide geographic range that extends beyond Europe and North America to parts of Asia, including China, Russia, and Central Asian countries like Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan