Why do bugs fly into lamps?

Question

i want to know for my science project.

Answer 1

They are  'positively phototropic.' Moths, for example. Others, like cockroaches, are 'negatively phototropic' and run away from light. In the moth, it's a very simple setup; each eye connects to the wing on the opposite side, so light makes that wing beat faster, which cause it to turn as it does.

For a much better explanation, read 'The Life and Times of Archy and Mehitabel' by Don Maquis, in which a moth gives the philosophic rationale.

Answer 2

theyre attracted to the light.

Answer 3

they are attracted to the light and heat

Answer 4

They love the light.

Answer 5

I think they're attracted to the light

or they're dumb

Answer 6

maybe you shouldnt be retarted.