Are moths or other insects attracted to heat instead of light?

Subject: Are moths or other insects attracted to heat instead of light?

Date: Wed Nov 22 19:47:57 2000
Posted by Michael
Grade level: 10-12 School: James Wood High School
City: Stephenson State/Province: VA Country: USA
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 974940477.Zo

Message:


I noticed insects swarm around me at nights when I go outside when there 
are lights right up the road.  I know mosquitos are attracted to CO2
(Carbon Dioxide) but these are not all mosquitos.  I asked my teacher and 
she did not know either.

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