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Moths do get attracted to artificial lights but the do not all go toward sun as sun also produces enormous light. So they would have gone toward sun.. And why do they get attracted toward lights...
But why do they attract toward light no matter artificial or natural...Borg said:I guess that they don't know the difference between natural and artificial light sources.
Moths frequently appear to circle artificial lights, although the reason for this behavior remains unknown.
Contrary to popular belief, moths are not actually attracted to the sun. They are actually navigating by using the moon and stars as a guide. When the moon or stars are obscured, moths can become disoriented and may mistakenly fly towards artificial light sources, such as street lamps or porch lights.
No, moths do not have a natural aversion to sunlight. In fact, they are actually active during the daytime as well, but are often overshadowed by the more visible and active butterflies.
Moths have evolved to use natural light sources, such as the moon and stars, for navigation. However, artificial light sources can disrupt this navigation system and cause moths to become disoriented and fly towards the light.
Yes, moths can potentially get hurt by flying towards artificial light sources. They may become exhausted from constantly flying around the light source or may collide with objects in their path. This is one of the reasons why moths are often found dead near light sources.
There is no known benefit or purpose for moths to fly towards light sources. It is believed that this behavior is a result of their natural navigation system being disrupted by artificial lights. Some experts also suggest that this behavior may have evolved as a way to avoid predators that are active in the dark.