Why insects get attracted by moon light?
There is no single scientific explanation for this behavior. For some insects, a bright light source is seen as a emergency beacon. When in doubt, they will instinctively head for the light, which is generally higher than their current danger-filled position. Moving towards the dark would be seen as a move downward, which can be even worse than not moving at all. Light for some insects could be viewed in the same way as air bubbles pointing the way up to the surface for other creatures. Another popular theory is that insects attracted to light use it as a navigational aid. An insect flying north, for example, could judge its direction by keeping a natural source of light such as the sun or moon on its right side. This method works well as long as the source of light remains constant and at a distance. If an insect encounters a round incandescent porch light, however, it becomes confused by the light source. A moth will continue to circle a light because it instinctively wants to keep t
