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this post was submitted on 17 Feb 2024
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Was that not the common understanding? That's what I always assumed was happening - I think I was told as much as a small child.
I suppose it's confirmed by spatial analysis now.
What part of your history/background made that a common understanding? Its more 'common sense' to claim bugs go to the light for warmth or attraction to light. Are your parents scientists?
I was always told the bugs use moonlight for navigation, and artificial light of any kind throws them off. But as a kid, I didn't question it and there was no reason to verify or prove it. It was simple and made sense. I'm not saying my interpretation was common sense, but I also never heard someone say bugs fly to light for warmth. My 7 yr old ass would probably question how bugs existed before fire or something stupid.