Why are some insects attracted to light?

This could explain why some insects seem to kamikaze right into light bulbs. Some people have postulated that since many flowers reflect UV light, bugs may be attracted to artificial light sources that also emit small amounts of UV because they mistake them for a flower, aka a food source. read more

Not all insects that are attracted to light act on those impulses. For some, a bright light source is seen as a emergency beacon, and when in doubt, they will instinctively head for the light, which is generally higher than their current danger-filled position. read more

At night, insects often use natural light sources, such as the moon and stars, to navigate through the world. Advertisement Moths, for example, have been found to follow the moon to stay upright, fly straight, and remain oriented. read more