Scientists have found that artificial light can interfere with many insects' ability to position themselves relative to the sky. (Scott Linstead / Science Source) Turn on a light outside at night, and ...

We’ve all heard the common expression “drawn like a moth to a flame,” and seen these nighttime fliers circling round artificial light sources. But what causes this behavior? Is it harmful to moths?

(WHTM) — Picture this: You are outside enjoying a summer evening on your patio. You have string lights around you and are enjoying the beautiful weather. But as soon as you turn those lights on, you ...

Over time researchers have found fewer of the insects turning up in light traps, suggesting they may be less attracted to some kinds of light than they once were. By Veronique Greenwood It used to be ...

When you imagine an invasive species, you might picture termites, ants, or spiders — not a cute, small moth. However, the light brown apple moth can cause severe damage to agriculture and disrupt ...

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As we get nearer to spring, and it starts to warm up, you will likely see moths and other insects on your porch or by your campfire. They seem to flutter about these lights pointlessly for hours on ...

Turn on a light outside at night, and it won't be long before a bevy of insects start careening wildly around it, apparently drawn in "like a moth to a flame," as the saying goes. Now, in a series of ...