Question

predict which moth would increase in population; dark; light

Explanation:

To determine which moth population increases, we analyze camouflage (natural selection). The background in the image appears dark? Wait, no—the light - colored moth is visible against a dark background? Wait, no, looking at the image: the light - colored moth (the white - patterned one) and a dark - colored moth. Wait, actually, the background (the area behind the moths) seems to have a dark, maybe soot - like or dark - textured appearance? Wait, no, the light - colored moth is more visible? Wait, no—wait, the classic peppered moth example: when the environment is polluted (dark trees), dark moths camouflage better; when clean (light trees), light moths do. But in the image, the light - colored moth is on a dark - looking background? Wait, no, maybe the background is light? Wait, the image shows a light - colored moth (with white, speckled wings) and a dark - colored moth. Wait, the key is: the moth that matches the background color will be less visible to predators, so its population will increase. If the background (the surface the moths are on) is dark, then dark moths camouflage; if light, light moths. But in the given image, the light - colored moth is more prominent? Wait, maybe the background is light - colored (like a light - colored tree trunk or surface). Wait, the problem is to predict which moth (dark or light) increases. From the image, the light - colored moth (the one with the white, patterned wings) is shown. If the environment (the background) is similar in color to the light - colored moth, then the light - colored moth will be less likely to be eaten by predators, so its population will increase. So the light - colored moth would increase in population.

Answer:

light (the light - colored moth would increase in population)