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"You can fill a bucket with them, no problem. They are flying in and out of people’s car windows. It’s wild."
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"You can fill a bucket with them, no problem. They are flying in and out of people’s car windows. It’s wild."
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications sought to get 3D flight data from insects, something that hasn’t been done before. Before this study, science had to rely on theories such as lunar navigation, where it was believed insects used light from the moon and stars to navigate, according to Business Insider. Smithsonian Magazine explains that this study expanded on lunar navigation, where insects will turn their backs to the sky where light is emanating, a method that helps them know which way is up and down.
Many flying insects just can't seem to stay away from artificial lights at night. Scientists think they may have found out what brings bugs to bulbs.
Many flying insects just can't seem to stay away from artificial lights at night. Scientists think they may have found out what brings bugs to bulbs.
Scientists suggest a new theory as to why insects are attracted to artificial light sources, saying that the illuimination messes with their sense of direction.