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Like a moth to a flame: Science finally explains why insects flock to artificial lights

  • Mongabay faviconMongabay

    Feb 5, 2024, 1:49 pm121 pts
    Flying insects’ mysterious attraction to flames and artificial lights has intrigued scientists and the public for centuries. The age-old phrase “drawn like a moth to a flame” captures moths’ perplexing tendency to circle lights at night. But it’s not just moths — flies, wasps and other insects also…
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