Forget “moth to a flame” – that saying might be totally wrong! Scientists are buzzing about a new discovery that flips the script on why insects dive-bomb your porch light.
It turns out, they might not actually love light at all. Instead, all those flickering bulbs might be messing with their built-in GPS! Like tiny spaceships relying on the stars, insects navigate using the moon and celestial lights. Artificial lights scramble this cosmic compass, leaving them circling in confusion. This research could be a bug break for understanding why so many insects meet their demise near light sources.
Want the full scoop on this illuminating discovery? Check out this Smithsonian article: Why Are Flying Insects ‘Attracted’ to Lights?
Even lights you are not aware off, could negatively affect you and you surroundings. The Dark Skies initiative is working to change that.