Moths are attracted to artificial lights but do not exhibit the same behavior towards the Sun, despite its brightness. This phenomenon occurs because moths cannot differentiate between natural and artificial light sources. Their tendency to circle artificial lights is noted, although the underlying reasons for this behavior remain unclear. The discussion references the Wikipedia page on moth attraction to light for further insights.
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But why do they attract toward light no matter artificial or natural...Borg said:I guess that they don't know the difference between natural and artificial light sources.
Moths frequently appear to circle artificial lights, although the reason for this behavior remains unknown.