Why are so many bugs irresistibly drawn to artificial light sources, even when it seems to lead them astray or into danger?

We should all be welcoming insects into our garden ... It frequently flies towards light sources such as street lights and ...

Flying insects have long been thought to be attracted to street lamps - but researchers now believe artificial lights impact their orientation. Insects use light to work out which way is up by ...

For decades, scientists have believed that insects were attracted to bright, artificial light. This has spurred the creation of countless “insect lights” designed to attract and kill bugs.