Question

Why was dark wing color advantageous for moths in the late 1800s in England?

Answer 1

Back in the 1800's. There were 2 variations of moths. 1 with white and 1  with black. The black colored moths could blend in the with the coal mines to hide from predators. 

Answer 2

Answer:

It offers camouflage and enable dark moths to avoid being predated.

Explanation:

The dark wing color was advantageous for moths in the late 1800s in England because it enables them to perfectly camouflage and avoid the eyes of predators.

Late 1800s in England is the era of massive industrial growth during which soot from industries covered the vegetation as a form of pollution in the environment.

Th dark bole of trees easily exposed white wing color moth to bird predator as white on black is easily discernable in the environment.

However, the dark wing easily blends with the dark bole color of trees in the environment and makes it difficult for preying birds to see.