The New York Times: Like Moths to a Flame? We May Need a New Phrase.
NPR: 'Like moths to a flame'? Here's what's going on with insects and porch lights
Turn on a light outside at night, and it won't be long before a bevy of insects start careening wildly around it, apparently drawn in "like a moth to a flame," as the saying goes. Now, in a series of ...
'Like moths to a flame'? Here's what's going on with insects and porch lights
The New Indian Express: Moth not to the flame, but to our hearts
Mongabay: Like a moth to a flame: Science finally explains why insects flock to artificial lights
Like a moth to a flame: Science finally explains why insects flock to artificial lights
CNN: Moths actually aren’t drawn to light as previously thought, study finds
Not all moths are attracted to light, but many are, as are many other flying insects. Over the years, there have been several theories to explain this, including attraction to infrared and making an ...
The modern English word moth comes from Old English moððe (cf. Northumbrian mohðe) from Common Germanic (compare Old Norse motti, Dutch mot, and German Motte all meaning 'moth'). Its origins are possibly related to the Old English maða meaning ' maggot ' or from the root of midge which until the 16th century was used mostly to indicate the larva, usually in reference to devouring clothes.
Moths sometimes invade your homes, feasting on your pantry goods and textiles. Find out more about these pests and how to prevent them in our guide.