Are mosquitoes attracted to light?

Mosquitoes do not have good eyesight, so they need light to help them hunt. Mosquitoes are not attracted to every light. Yellow lights and red lights actually repel mosquitoes as they find it unpleasant. read more

Some mosquito species are attracted to light. More Info: Different species respond differently to light, some are attracted to it, some repelled. Further, different sexes of the same species differ in their attraction or repulsion to light. read more

Mosquitoes are not attracted to every light. Yellow lights and red lights actually repel mosquitoes as they find it unpleasant. The reason mosquitoes circle around lights is because they catch the light in one of their eyes, which causes the wing on that side to flutter a little weaker and makes them circle around. read more

Many flying insects, including moths, mosquitoes, and many flies, find the glow of artificial lights irresistible. So, the answer to our initial question is yes; what we can see on our porches and patios are indeed insects attracted to light or heat. read more