It seems that insects are not as stupid as we thought: the secret of attraction to artificial light is solved

For many years, scientists have tried to understand why insects are drawn to artificial light at night. A new study published in the journal [Journal Name] challenges our understanding of this behavior and offers a new explanation for why insects fly to fire.

In the past, insects were thought to be attracted to artificial light because they mistook it for the moon or other celestial bodies they use for navigation. However, a new study suggests that this may not be the case.

Instead, researchers believe that insects may be attracted to polarized light emitted by artificial light sources. Polarized light is light in which the electric field oscillations are aligned in a specific direction. Many insects, including butterflies and bees, have the ability to see polarized light and use it to navigate.

Researchers hypothesize that insects may be attracted to polarized light from artificial light sources because it is similar to the polarized light emitted by the sky. This can disorient them and cause them to fly into the light, where they then die.

This research has important implications for insect conservation. Light pollution is a growing problem that negatively affects insect populations worldwide. By reducing light pollution, we can help protect insects from extinction.