Blinded by the light: Insects could be left disoriented by bright lights, research finds. Imperial College London scientists say bugs view light as the direction of 'up' ...

Moths and other insects are drawn to lights at night as reliably as planets orbit stars. Entomologists have long exploited this fact by setting out light traps whenever they want to collect insects.

'For 370 million years insects have been flying around, the sky has almost always been brighter than the ground. 'Insects, amongst other animals including fish, use the brightest region as an ...

Water bugs, members of the family Belostomatidae, are huge insects that regularly strike fear in the heart of homeowners and mall shoppers. They’re attracted to bright lights after dark, so are ...

North Carolina is home to 35 known species of fireflies. Experts say human disturbances can affect these bright insects, but there are things people can do to make them more at home in their yards ...

North Carolina is home to 35 known species of fireflies. Experts say human disturbances can affect these bright insects, but there are things people can do to make them more at home in their yards ...