Where can I learn how humidity or dewpoint affects flying insect activity?

Subject: Where can I learn how humidity or dewpoint affects flying insect activity?

Date: Fri Sep 7 21:15:33 2001
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Area of science: Zoology
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Last year I investigated how insects were attracted to various sugar water 
solutions. During that experiment, it seemed that the weather affected the 
number of insects feeding, regardless of the amount of sugar in each solution. 
I counted more insects on hot, humid nights than on cooler or less humid 
nights. I'm having difficulty finding information on the topic. Can you please 
help?

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