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“Like moths to a flame” is a saying that alludes to insects’ apparent attraction to artificial light. A new study has found a potential explanation for the behavior.

Many scientists have long assumed that moths and other flying insects were simply drawn to bright lights. But a new study suggests thats not exactly whats going on.

Many scientists have long assumed that moths and other flying insects were simply drawn to bright lights. But a new study suggests thats not exactly whats going on. Rather than

Insects like moths and butterflies have been around for several millennia. During this time, they may have learned to turn their heads back toward the brightest direction. The moon and stars were the main sources of light, which helped the flying insects remain at their flight level and find their way up.

Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights.

Nocturnal insects’ instinct to keep their back to the light makes them appear attracted to lamps. Plus, the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and the cognitive benefits of playing an instrument. Nocturnal insects’ instinct to keep their back to the light makes them appear attracted to lamps. Plus, the emerging field of cancer neuroscience and the cognitive benefits of playing an instrument.

WASHINGTON — Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights.

Those insects you see flying in crazed circles are trying to keep their backs towards the light because they think that direction is up, new research suggests.

Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply inexorably drawn to bright lights. But thats not exactly whats going on, a new study suggests.

Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply inexorably drawn to bright lights. But thats not exactly whats going on, a new study suggests.