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Why are moths attracted to light?

  • Written by Carlos Linares, Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology, Evolution and Behavior and Biological Sciences, Boise State University
Moths flutter toward light at night, but why?NeagoneFo/Shutterstock.com

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Why are moths attracted to light? – Gabriel H., age 7, Providence, RI

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