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Here’s what we know about why moths are attracted to light. Do Moths Think Artificial Lights Are the Moon? Most ( though not all ) moths are nocturnal, flying at dusk, dawn, or throughout the night.
Insect eyes are generally sensitive to ultraviolet, blue and green light. With the exception of some butterflies, they cannot ...
Unlike those unsightly yellow ribbons that hang from ceilings displaying dead, stuck-on flies, the Veyofly is a clever ...
Beetles that can see the color red? That s exactly what scientists discovered in two Mediterranean species that defy the norm of insect vision. While most insects are blind to red, these beetles use ...
In Vermont, researchers have investigated the types of creepy, crawly bugs that their avian predators consume and may have ...
The term gnat is a general term for small fly. Black flies and other gnats are attracted to the carbon dioxide in our breath.
Contrary to their name fireflies aren't flies but actually soft-winged beetles, and they're known for their dramatic sign - ...
They're increasing in numbers due to climate change - here are the best methods for keeping them out of your home ...
Frogs don’t mean harm—they’re just seeking shelter. But a few simple preventative steps can help you enjoy the monsoon season ...
From carpet beetles to ladybugs to palo verde beetles, here's what to know about the most common beetles in Arizona and why they get in your house.
Plant lavender, lemongrass, citronella grass, lemon thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil—even catnip, which can help keep ...
"We know that daytime migratory insects use the sun, so testing the starry sky seemed an obvious thing to try." ...