Why flying insects gather at artificial light

ST Fabian, Y Sondhi, PE Allen, JC Theobald… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Explanations of why nocturnal insects fly erratically around fires and lamps have included
theories of “lunar navigation” and “escape to the light”. However, without three-dimensional …

X, Y, and Z: A bird's eye view on light pollution

T Degen, Z Kolláth, J Degen - Ecology and Evolution, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The global increase in light pollution is being viewed with growing concern, as it has been
reported to have negative effects ranging from the individual to the ecosystem level. Unlike …

Reducing the fatal attraction of nocturnal insects using tailored and shielded road lights

M Dietenberger, A Jechow, G Kalinkat… - communications …, 2024 - nature.com
The attraction of insects to artificial light is a global environmental problem with far-reaching
implications for ecosystems. Since light pollution is rarely integrated into conservation …

[PDF][PDF] Lichtverschmutzung–Schwellenwerte, Wirkdistanzen und Maßnahmen

B HOI - anl.bayern.de
Lichtverschmutzung wirkt sich auf das Verhalten vieler Tiere aus und erhält immer mehr
Aufmerksamkeit, gleichzeitig gibt es nach wie vor viele offene Fragen. Ich stelle einige …