2007-10-17 10:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by cashmoneydade 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Light
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2007-10-17 10:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Jason 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Light
2007-10-17 17:04:13 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light
2007-10-17 17:04:12 · answer #3 · answered by bizou_bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems to be the light. Even low heat lights like CFL or those solar "path" lights seem to attract them.
"When insects fly at night they use light sources such as the moon for navigation. Light from a distant source reaches both eyes with the same intensity. This enables the insect to fly in a straight line with both wings beating at the same rate.
If the light is from a closer source such as a candle or lantern, it changes the insect's perception. The light is perceived stronger in one eye than in the other eye. This causes the wing on one side to move faster. The insect then begins to approach the light in a spiral path, eventually drawing them into the light itself."
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/science_for_kids/11252
2007-10-17 17:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are attracted to light.
2007-10-17 17:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light they probaly cant feel the heat and the light is PRETTY to them ! lol
2007-10-18 00:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋