JOURNAL ARTICLE

A Burning Attraction.

  • Published In: American Entomologist, 2024, v. 70, n. 2. P. 14 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Berenbaum, May R 3 of 3

Abstract

The recent paper "Why Flying Insects Gather at Artificial Light" presents a new model explaining why moths and other insects are attracted to artificial light. Instead of flying directly towards the light source, the insects orient themselves so that their backs tilt towards the brightest light, causing them to fly in circles. The phrase "like a moth to a flame" has been used for centuries to describe this behavior, with the oldest known reference found in the Bhagavad Gita. The study also explores literary references to moths and candle flames in Persian and European poetry. Additionally, the text discusses the scientific study of moth attraction to artificial light and the development of the Moth-Flame Optimization algorithm, which has been successful in engineering applications. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Entomologist. 2024/06, Vol. 70, Issue 2, p14
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Visual Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1046-2821
  • DOI:10.1093/ae/tmae037
  • Accession Number:177947725
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