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    Why do moths fly around and into bright light bulbs at a furious pace?

    Question #69363. Asked by Allergic2Life. (Aug 06 06 3:49 AM)


    smartie806

    		It is unsure why they do this, here are some theories. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moth#Attraction_to_light

    Aug 06 06, 7:06 AM
    teash

    		Moths may use light as a navigational beacon, keeping a constant angle to the source of light which in the case of a light bulb would result in a spiral until the moth hits the light.

    Aug 06 06, 7:18 AM
    Allergic2Life

    		Ah!

    A true mystery of science!

    Aug 06 06, 7:36 AM

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