nocturnal insects

[yours truly]

hi, i was feeling fine until about 10mins ago when i saw a moth buzzing round my flat. it shouldnt bother me, but because of my OCD it did, and im not happy, cos i killed the blighter.

quick question, why do moths and other nocturnal insects come at night, and are attracted to light. its pissed me off. the damn things could spend all day in the sun, floating about. but no, as soon as it gets dark, blam they're flying near my 25W lamp

wtf

 

[gamepad]

http://www.suite101.com/articl...science_for_kids/11252

 

[yours truly]

thankyou. im still mega annoyed. i feel some bad karma coming my way

 

[Eli]

lol... People don't know this?

They're attracted to light because they use the moon to guide them.

Our electrically powered lights throw them off.

 

[yours truly]

im not most people im an idiot. never payed attention to anything in school

damn that article made me realise they're wonderful creatures. but not crawling on my pillow

im gonna light some incense n take some valium..

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: hopeless74
im not most people im an idiot. never payed attention to anything in school

damn that article made me realise they're wonderful creatures. but not crawling on my pillow

im gonna light some incense n take some valium..

Damn dude, I was just kiddin around... lol

 

[Baked]

Replace your outdoor light w/ insect killing bulb. Win.

 

[yours truly]

ya, but i killed it though.

i get bad anxiety attacks

i dont want them dead, just outta my little space. i got some dust from its wings on my bed linen. im seriously considering throwing it away. its egyptian cotton too.

thanks for the advise (advice?)guys

 

[yours truly]

btw Eli, just to take my mind of things, how do i rate another user. i was getting some sound advice from a nice fellow and wanted to rate him. didnt see an option to do so

thanks

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: Baked
Replace your outdoor light w/ insect killing bulb. Win.

Florida=
Bzzzp....... Zaaapp........... Bmmmmmm/POP........ szitttt.... BOOM WTF?!? Was that a bird?

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: hopeless74
btw Eli, just to take my mind of things, how do i rate another user. i was getting some sound advice from a nice fellow and wanted to rate him. didnt see an option to do so

thanks

I don't even know.

Is it in their profile?

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: Eli

Originally posted by: hopeless74
btw Eli, just to take my mind of things, how do i rate another user. i was getting some sound advice from a nice fellow and wanted to rate him. didnt see an option to do so

thanks

I don't even know.

Is it in their profile?

You cannot rate anymore.

 

[yours truly]

nah its not. i see you have a respectable 5.76.

i give you a User Rating of 0.0

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: hopeless74
nah its not. i see you have a respectable 5.76.

i give you a User Rating of 0.0

I'll take anything that's over a -0 :laugh:
Thanks.

 

[yours truly]

heh, i jest, i give everyone who replies in this thread a 10

A+++! super fast delivery will use again. thanks!!

 

[nageov3t]

stupid light-attracted insects kill me... I can't open the windows in my kitchen or bedroom anymore because insects swarm all over the screens when I turn on the light

 

[CorCentral]

Just think...... Mosquitos need no light to be attracted to. They are the true Vampires of the night!

Probably the only insect I really hate!!!!

 

[jlee]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Just think...... Mosquitos need no light to be attracted to. They are the true Vampires of the night!

Probably the only insect I really hate!!!!

I take it there are no black flies where you live..

 

[yours truly]

maybe its time to invest in an air conditioning unit.

i must be the only person who hates hot weather.

im suffering already and summer's not even here yet

 

[CorCentral]

Originally posted by: JLee

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Just think...... Mosquitos need no light to be attracted to. They are the true Vampires of the night!

Probably the only insect I really hate!!!!

I take it there are no black flies where you live..

Black Flies?

You probably mean No-see-ums These are very very small bugs that bite like a mosquito.

If not, they're probably a type of horsefly. They can range in size from about -1/4 to 1"+ in size.

I've always loved bugs. Especially Spiders!