Variation in Biston betularia, like differences in coloration, can lead to evolutionary changes through natural selection. For example, if a light-colored moth is better camouflaged against a light background compared to a dark-colored moth, it may have a higher chance of survival and reproducing. Over time, this can result in a shift in the population towards the more advantageous coloration, due to increased survival and reproductive success of the better-camouflaged individuals.
Biston pustulata was created in 1896.
Biston mediolata was created in 2011.
Biston robustum was created in 1879.
Biston falcata was created in 1893.
Biston quercii was created in 1910.
Biston marginata was created in 1913.
Biston brevipennata was created in 1982.
Biston contectaria was created in 1863.
Biston suppressaria was created in 1858.
Biston panterinaria was created in 1853.
Biston perclara was created in 1899.
Biston bengaliaria was created in 1858.